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81) Rockets
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about rockets. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
82) Discover Mars
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Vivid photos and up-to-date information teach readers about Mars, including details on climate and geography, how scientists have explored the planet, and what they hope to find out about Mars in the future"--
83) Discover Saturn
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Informative text filled with STEM highlights teaches readers about Saturn, including recent discoveries made by the Cassini spacecraft and information about how scientists' ideas about the planet have changed over time."--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip. --
85) The Mars Rovers
Author
Series
Publisher
The Childs World, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the Mars rovers, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind the missions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author." --
86) Roaring rockets
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Rockets are flying objects powered by an explosive mix of fuel. While the first rockets were developed for war--over 1,000 years ago!--they eventually made space exploration possible. This visually appealing volume gives readers an overview of the development of rockets. Statistics, timelines, infographics, and diagrams explaining technology concepts will inspire vehicle fans and budding engineers alike. A concluding Speed File graphic organizer...
87) Discover Jupiter
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"From its history to its future, learn all about Jupiter, what it looks like, and how scientists study this huge planet."--
88) Asteroids
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about asteroids. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Why does the Moon seem to change shape from night to night? In this unique book, innovative die-cuts and playful poetry introduce the names and shapes of the lunar phases to explain the role light and shadow play in this transformation.
90) Drones
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This book is the guide to everything drones: their history, a drone’s main parts, learning how to control one, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"Following the alphabet from A to Z, amazing and memorable sports moments are introduced with two-tier writing--poems and detailed side-bar text. Topics include Jackie Robinson's courage; Gertrude Ederle swimming the English Channel; Bob Beamon's long jump; and Jesse Owens 'Medal of Freedom"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The Planets features more than 200 stunning photographs of our solar system from the archives of NASA, each paired with a detailed caption. The content is organized by distance from the Sun--beginning with Mercury and moving outward through Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and the planetary objects beyond.--
Author
Language
English
Description
"Leland Melvin is the only person in history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path from the gridiron to the heavens was riddled with setbacks and injury, Leland persevered to reach the stars. While training with NASA, Leland suffered a severe injury that left him deaf. He was relegated to earthbound assignments but chose to remain and support his astronaut family. His loyalty paid off: after he recovered partial...
95) Discover Venus
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Up-to-date scientific information will engage readers as they learn about Venus. With a focus on STEM and new discoveries, this informative text examines the planet Venus and discusses what scientists hope to learn about it."--
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the Voyager space probes, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind the missions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author." --
97) Planes go!
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Exploring the skies is easy when you have an airport nearby. This book takes an exciting look at the world of plane travel, taking young readers on an exhilarating journey through the air, from the inside of a plane. Whether a small private plane at a local airport or a massive jet taking hundreds of people from city to city, full-color photographs and accessible text explain the rules of the skies to early readers with ease." --
99) Mars rovers
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Mars rovers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Launching a spaceship, monitoring it in orbit, and bringing it back down to Earth-and doing it all while keeping the crew safe-is a huge undertaking. Engineers and physicists have to carefully design each component. For example, a space shuttle has a blunt nose because this helps keep the worst of the heat of atmospheric reentry away from the body of the shuttle. This volume examines the science behind the design choices of rockets, shuttles, space...
