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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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"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.
7) Outer space
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Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to outer space.
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In this story inspired by Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," Ana Dakkar, a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world, makes astounding discoveries about her heritage and puts her leadership skills to the test against deadly enemies from a rival school.
11) The South Pole
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A very basic introduction to Antarctica and some of the people who first explored it.
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" From the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered 'What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos. From human missions to outer space and our exploration of Mars to the observation of mysterious UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena), scientific advances over the past 60 years have made it possible to find some answers. About 60 years ago, the first manned spacecraft left Earth's atmosphere for the first time. In the...
15) New worlds
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This title teaches readers about the first brave, but sometimes ill-informed, explorers who set out to discover new lands.
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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.
18) Columbus Day
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Each year on October 12th, millions of people in the United States celebrate Columbus Day. Easy-to-read text and colorful images help describe the events of Christopher Columbus' voyage, the discovery of the New World, and the activities and celebrations associated with this holiday.
19) Mount Everest
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Explores explorers who ventured onto the icy peaks of Mount Everest.