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42) Rockets
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"An examination of the origins, history, development, and impact of rockets and rocketry science"--Provided by publisher.
43) Liftoff!
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A simple overview of some of the preparations leading up to the launch of a space shuttle.
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When Astrid and her fellow Shooting Stars build a rocket, Astrid is hoping to impress guest helper, Leah, to score a tour of Space-E headquarters, but when she and her classmates discover Leah does not know much about rockets, Astrid is unsure if she should speak up.
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Rockets are fired from various locations. 2. President Peron is inaugurated in Buenos Aires. 3. The fuselage of an eight-motor seaplane is hauled. 4. The Council of Foreign Ministers reconvenes in Paris. 5. Jewish refugees land in Palestine; citizens of Transjordan celebrate their independence; Amir Abdullah reviews Arab troops. 6. Bernard Baruch speaks to the UN Atomic Energy Commission....
56) Racing the moon
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In 1947, eleven-year-old Alex and her impulsive, older brother Chuck befriend an army scientist who shares their interest in rockets and outer space travel.
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The Queen of England is building a toy rocket with her young grandchildren when the rocket lifts off into space, taking the Queen to all the planets in our solar system and down a black hole. An alien spaceship helps the Queen return to Earth in time for afternoon tea.