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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Starclimber Starclimber Kenneth Oppel "Mr. Cruse, how high would you like to fly?"A smile soared across my face."As high as I possibly can."Pilot-in-training Matt Cruse and Kate de Vries, expert on high-altitude life-forms, are invited a… OL11690073W
Architect of the Moon Architect of the Moon Tim Wynne-Jones When brave block-builder David Finebloom receives an urgent message from the moon asking for his help, he knows just what to do. Stopping only to gather up what he needs for a busy night's work and b… OL14950804W
Can You Hear a Shout in Space Can You Hear a Shout in Space Melvin Berger Kids are surrounded by images and stories of space exploration – in movies, news reports, books, cartoons and games. As the Bergers say in their introduction, "Everything we hear and see about space … OL15083230W
Military and security Military and security Tom Jackson "Provides a historical overview of military technology, from the earliest weapons to medieval fortresses and to today's modern weapons and warfare strategies. Includes the progression of lock technol… OL15902093W
The explorer The explorer J. P. Smythe When journalist Cormac Easton is selected to document the first manned mission into deep space, he dreams of securing his place in history as one of humanity's great explorers. But in space, nothing … OL17874034W
The best book of spaceships The best book of spaceships Ian Graham Illustrations and text describe how humans have tried to learn more about space and some of the equipment and vehicles used to do this. OL1818033W
DK online space travel DK online space travel Ian Graham "Qui fut le premier homme dans l'espace? Comment vivent le astronautes à bord de leurs vaisseaux? À quoi servent les missions spatiales? Grâce à ce récit de la conquête de l'espace, depuis l'inventio… OL1818042W
Legacy Legacy David Lynn Golemon When a billion-year-old skeleton is found on the moon and triggers violent fundamentalism uprisings, Jack Collins and the Event Group are tasked to discern the skeleton's identity and discover clues … OL18453377W
Revolution in space Revolution in space Suzanne I. Barchers "Discusses the history of space exploration, how the technology was developed, and the science behind it"--Provided by publisher. OL1860457W
Exploring space Exploring space Jon Kirkwood Describes the sun, moon, stars, and solar system, our exploration of space, the equipment and spacecrafts we have used, and the discoveries we have made. OL1923462W
The future of space exploration The future of space exploration Diane Bailey This title provides an in-depth look at potential future developments in space exploration, including settlements on Mars as well as orbiting telescopes and other technologies that are currently cons… OL24266425W
Space probes and satellites Space probes and satellites Heather Couper Surveys developments in manned and unmanned space exploration, from the launch of the Sputnik satellite in 1957 to space probes such as Pioneer and Voyager to possible future missions to the stars. OL2715430W
Level six Level six Stoney Compton Humans came to the planet Kiana to explore the possibilities of trade with the native population. On the surface, the Kian culture appears simple and primitive, but an exoarchaeological dig unearths … OL27958234W
Book of planets Book of planets Catherine D. Hughes Blast off into the wonderful world of space with this beautifully illustrated guide to our 8 planets. Learn about each planet and the latest in space exploration with questions that encourage interac… OL29268702W
Space travel and exploration Space travel and exploration Rebecca Clay Describes the history and development of space stations and the exploration of our solar system, as well as the possibility of some day traveling to distant stars. OL3269277W
Voyage Voyage Stephen Baxter In a parallel world where JFK survived the assassination attempt in Dallas, as the Apollo programme reaches its triumphant goal the former President encourages NASA to build on this success and send … OL72861W