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62) Space
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Provides an overview of space, from Earth and the Moon, to the solar system, Milky Way and beyond, including information on the astronauts who have lived in orbit and set foot on the moon and the future of space tourism and exploration.
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On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to colonize space, and requires a much larger share of humanity to take part in the process. Elma York's experience...
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Rhyming text provides a biography of Hispanic American astronaut Ellen Ochoa describing her childhood, education, passion for playing the classical flute, and triumph over obstacles to become an astronaut for NASA. Discusses her achievements and how she played her flute while in space. Includes a timeline, additional information about Ochoa's life, and further resources.
70) No way
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"XO, the greedy and ultimately murderous corporate architects of humanity's first Mars base, made a costly mistake...they left Frank Kittredge alive. And now XO will do anything to keep their secrets safe. If there's one thing in Frank's favor, it's this, he's always been prepared to go to the extreme to get the job done. That's how he ended up on Mars in the first place. It just might be his ticket back. In this sequel to the terrifying sci-fi thriller,...
71) Astronauts
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Reveals what it is like to be an astronaut, including daily tasks, unique challenges, and the special gear and tools used.
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What does it take to be an astronaut? Excellence at flying, courage, intelligence, resistance to stress, top physical shape, any checklist would include these. But when America created NASA in 1958, there was another unspoken rule: you had to be a man. Here is the tale of thirteen women who proved that they were not only as tough as the toughest man but also brave enough to challenge the government. They were blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and the...
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Briefly profiles astronaut Ellen Ochoa, the first woman of Hispanic descent to go into space. Discusses the kinds of research and experiments Ellen performed on the Space Station and highlights her perseverance in studying and training before becoming a part of NASA. Includes photographs and a glossary.
77) Gravity
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In this propulsive, "nonstop read" (USA TODAY) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Shape of Night, a NASA doctor is in a deadly race against time to destroy a lethal microbe as it multiplies in the International Space Station.
Dr. Emma Watson's lifelong dream of working and studying aboard the International Space Station has finally come true. But it quickly becomes...
Dr. Emma Watson's lifelong dream of working and studying aboard the International Space Station has finally come true. But it quickly becomes...
78) Astronaut
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"It's a busy day for astronauts Jenny, Chen, and Kim. They are going to the space station on an important mission. The crew are there to help them but what is wrong with Robo-bot?"--
80) Working in space
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What jobs does an astronaut have? What kind of work needs to be done on a spacecraft? Readers will learn all about the work an astronaut does.