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3) Universe
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Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more.
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"Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life"--Jacket.
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Built to explore Mars, Resilience begins to develop human-like feelings as he learns from the NASA scientists who assembled him, and as he blasts off and explores Mars, Resilience must overcome different obstacles as he explores the red planet.
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Alvin Submersible, a deep-sea vessel that can sink miles below the surface, takes readers on a tour of the ocean floor where they will explore underwater volcanoes, discover lost hydrogen bombs, hear about storied shipwrecks and meet hundreds of new species living far beneath the waves.
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"In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Look at all the facts and discover the fiction through primary sources, infographics, and leveled text. Readers will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus's . . . voyage"--Provided by publisher.
10) Major Impossible
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John Wesley Powell always had the spirit of adventure in him. As a young man, he traveled all over the United States exploring. When the Civil War began, Powell went to fight for the Union, and even after he lost most of his right arm, he continued to fight until the war was over. In 1869, he embarked with the Colorado River Exploring Expedition-- ten men in four boats-- to float through the Grand Canyon. Ten explorers went in, but only six came out....
14) Neptune
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This title will teach readers all about the coldest and farthest planet from the sun, Neptune! The title will cover important information, like how Neptune's gas and liquid surface is very stormy.
15) Mercury
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This title will teach readers all about the very hot, closest planet to the sun, Mercury! The title will cover important information, like how Mercury is the fastest moving planet in our solar system.
16) Saturn
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This title will teach readers about the sixth planet from the sun, Saturn! The title will cover cool information, like how the planet has 62 moons!
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Join Marina as she learns to face her fear of the ocean and become as brave as she imagines her beloved mermaids. With beautiful illustrations and the timeless lesson of the value of diving into new experiences, Marina and the Mermaids is the perfect story for young explorers.