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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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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.
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"Mars has been a source of fascination for thousands of years. Ray Bradbury's classic novel, The Martian Chronicles, was published in 1950, a full 15 years before the first up-close photographs of Mars were taken by Mariner 4. As time went on and technology advanced, scientists started to realize that a manned mission to Mars could one day be possible. However, many stumbling blocks remain before that point can be reached. Photographs and detailed...
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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.
13) 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.
14) Exploring Mars
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Contains a collection of essays from assorted authors that examine current and future Mars exploration. Discussion topics include early Mars rovers, possible Mars settlements, the search for life on the planet, Mars geology, and how Martian climate and weather affect current and future missions. Includes a glossary and additional resources.
16) Pop-up space
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Pop-up images depict outer space and features of our solar system.
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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.