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An illustrated exploration of questions on space exploration and the complicated science behind it, such as the discovery of the speed of light and the formation process of planets. Provides twelve activities, called investigations, into key space exploration science concepts. Includes a glossary.
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"Explores methods and devices scientists use to explore the ocean, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two 'Scientist Bio' features highlighting people who've done important work studying the deep sea"--Provided by publisher.
6) Space
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"Ready to go on an out-of-this world adventure? Travel across the Milky Way and into new galaxies to explore every corner of space so YOU can become an absolute expert. Get up close to the sun and moon, asteroids and comets. Learn about the Oort Cloud, supernovas, black holes, and rockets and other spacecraft. Discover the incredible work of astronauts, astronomers, physicists, and other cool space scientists. On this journey across the universe,...
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"National Air and Space Museum Curator Matthew Shindell captures the majesty of the red planet [Mars] and the work done by people on Earth to explore it. He connects our current period of human exploration of Mars to the work done through the centuries and across cultures by asking how the quest to understand Mars has shaped our knowledge of ourselves, our own planet, our solar system, and beyond"--Provided by publisher.
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Provides a chronological look at fifty key space missions from 1942 to 2015. Highlights the first rocket into space, Sputnik, the first astronaut, the first space walk, the moon landing, contact with other planets, satellites and telescopes, the International Space Station, and the first SpaceX booster landing. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.
10) Exploring space
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"Humans have only just begun to explore the vastness of space. . . . Readers will learn about what it takes to venture into this uncharted territory. Descriptive text with an emphasis on STEM teaches readers about the obstacles explorers face in space"--Provided by publisher.
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Explains the history of the Kennedy Space Center and how it came to be built. Highlights its main attractions, including the nearby Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Features color photographs, a map, fact boxes, questions relating to the text, a glossary, and further resources.
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Provides an illustrated guide that traces the history of humans' beliefs about, travel on, and exploration of Earth's oceans. Reveals facts about ocean currents, tides, and topography and describes the technological challenges humans have had to overcome to learn about them. Also discusses famous shipwrecks, discoveries, and rescues and profiles famous scientists and explorers.
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In 1914 England, eighteen-year-old American Clara lies about her age and citizenship to land a coveted spot on an Antarctic expedition, but when the crew is marooned on an ice floe, Clara's mission to advance the women's suffrage movement takes a back seat to survival.
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"[A look at the life of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo,] the first European to discover San Diego Bay and many other areas on the California coast . . . Tells Cabrillo's story from an unknown soldier to the intrepid conquistador, crossbowman, landowner, shipbuilder, and explorer he became"--Provided by publisher.