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4) Space probes
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"Describes what space probes are, history of space probes, and discoveries made by using probes"--Provided by publisher.
6) Planets
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Introduces young readers to planets, with simple text, graphics, and NASA and European Space Station images.
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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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Offers a broad explanation of the science involved in spacecraft, including satellites, probes, and rockets, and discusses the future of space exploration and how people can live in space. Includes sidebars with interesting facts, color illustrations, activities, and a glossary.
12) A rover's story
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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.