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Space explorer atlas Space explorer atlas Richard Platt Rocket enthusiast Norbert and amateur astronomer Izzy learn about the sun, planets, and moons on a tour of the solar system. OL11751245W
Is there life in outer space? Is there life in outer space? Franklyn M. Branley Discusses some of the ideas and misconceptions about life in outer space and speculates on the existence of such life in light of recent space explorations. OL121296W
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
The earth in space The earth in space Peter D. Riley Introduces the solar system, its planets, and the Earth's place in it. OL15118657W
A Book of Outer Space For You A Book of Outer Space For You Franklyn M. Branley Answers some questions about space for beginning scientists: What is outer space? Where does it begin? What is it made of? OL15212963W
Space telescope Space telescope Franklyn M. Branley Describes the telescope which will soon be placed in orbit around the Earth to take pictures from space, compares it to other kinds of telescopes, and discusses how its discoveries could extend man's… OL15213023W
The history news The history news Michael Johnstone Uses a newspaper format to present the adventures and accomplishments of such explorers as Columbus, Cortes, and Cook. OL16026002W
Robots in space Robots in space Nancy Furstinger What kind of robot can help scientists explore terrain on Mars, collect data about space, and photograph the planets? Space robots! These robots can do jobs far away, where it is too dangerous for hu… OL17903609W
Space, stars and slimy aliens Space, stars and slimy aliens Nick Arnold Science with the squishy bits left in. This book is off on another planet. Are you spaced-out to discover: which astronomers killed people? why space makes the guts explode? what the moon smells like… OL17907219W
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
Destination Destination Williams, Dave It turns out that Earth is a pretty good place to live. Finding other habitable environments in space is no easy task: temperatures on Mercury are ten times hotter than on Earth; winter on Neptune la… OL19755289W
Space Space Simon Holland Describes the Earth, the moon, the sun, the planets of the solar system, and other outer space phenomena, and discusses equipment used to explore outer space. OL20018682W
Space Space Simon Rogers The third in a visually stunning series of information graphics that shows just how interesting and humorous scientific information can be. Complex facts about space are reinterpreted as stylish info… OL20018697W
The Kingfisher young people's book of space The Kingfisher young people's book of space Martin Redfern Examines our exploration of outer space and discusses the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe in general. OL2006319W
What's in the sky? What's in the sky? Ian Smith Discusses the different planets, how they rotate around each other, and how their positions affect weather. OL21732344W
Exploring the Solar System Exploring the Solar System Mary Kay Carson In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include… OL2712317W
Moonwalk Moonwalk Judy Donnelly Narrates the preparations and activities which culminated in man's first landing on the moon in July 1969. OL3609620W
Mapping the planets and space Mapping the planets and space Martyn Bramwell Explains what our study of outer space has revealed to us about the planets and other heavenly bodies. OL442373W
Space and the Planets Space and the Planets Kris Hirschmann The kids in Ms. Frizzle's class share what they learned during their unit on space and the planets. OL5737273W
Computer Spacegames Computer Spacegames Jenny Tyler,Daniel Isaaman Each of these colourful new books contains 14 simple games programs to pay on a microcomputer. Alongside the programs there are explanations of how they work and puzzles and suggestions for way of ch… OL8664399W
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