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Mars Mars Seymour Simon Text and photographs describe features of the red planet. OL118112W
The 21st century in space The 21st century in space Isaac Asimov Projects astronomical and astronautical possibilities for the future, such as huge telescopes, airplanes in space, a probe to the sun, and a landing on Mars. OL14958902W
Mapping the skies Mapping the skies Walter G. Oleksy Explores the tools and technologies that scientists have used through the centuries to learn and map the geography of outer space, including those resulting from the space race. OL16045204W
Astronomy Astronomy Sue Becklake Awesome information about the night sky is portrayed through one hundred facts, fantastic images, and fun cartoons. Discover how the Sun, Moon, and stars can be used to tell the time, find out how te… OL17873988W
Space science Space science Ian Graham Describes the various ways in which we have examined and explored outer space and possible future ways of using this knowledge. OL1818120W
100 things to see in the Southern Night Sky 100 things to see in the Southern Night Sky Dean Regas "The night sky is full of amazing things to see, from shooting stars and constellations, to planets and satellites, but it can be hard to tell what you're seeing, or where to look for the best view. … OL19762164W
La recherche spatiale française La recherche spatiale française Jean-Loup Puget There will always be infectious diseases nonetheless man has his share of responsibility in its present upsurge. This work is a description of the present state of affairs; it expounds the various re… OL19881596W
Max viaja a la estación espacial Max viaja a la estación espacial Jeffrey O. Bennett "La tan esperada historia previa a las de los libros en la colección Science Adventures with Max the Dog, esta entrega sigue a Max en su viaje a la estación espacial internacional donde participa en … OL19974997W
Space science Space science Pennie Stoyles,Peter Pentland Defines space science, discusses how mankind has studied space throughout history, and then explores how what we've learned has been used to improve space travel and our knowledge of the universe. OL20505201W
Enabling Foundation for NASA's Space and Earth Science Missions Enabling Foundation for NASA's Space and Earth Science Missions National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Staff,Role and Scope of Mission-Enabling Activities in NASA's Space and Earth Science Missions Committee,Space Studies Board Staff xii, 63 pages : 28 cm OL21020701W
Comets and meteors Comets and meteors Chana Stiefel What has a head, two tails, and shoots across the sky? A comet. Coming from the far edges of the solar system, most comets travel around the Sun, while meteors appear as flashing streaks of light in … OL22311285W
The science of space The science of space Mason Crest pages cm OL22320961W
Earth in space Earth in space Rebecca Motil Discover how and why we call planet Earth home and the significance of the moon and sun to planet Earth. OL24262139W
Space Space Timothy Knapman Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A green Early Reader is a first factbook. Come and explore outer space ... There are so many things to see - ride in a space shi… OL24299771W
Mission to Mars Mission to Mars Emily Wortman-Wunder "Hundreds of people have worked to get the robot rover, Spirit, to Mars. Will this mission end in success--or failure?"-- OL24425189W
Space mysteries Space mysteries Steve Parker The Space Busters series takes a close look at space and its properties and possibilities. Included are fact boxes to draw readers into the action, plus activities and projects to enable children to … OL24622741W
Avakāśa kshetre Bhārata Avakāśa kshetre Bhārata Parantapa Pāṭhaka On India's major achievements in the field of space. OL28166851W
The new astronomy The new astronomy Fred D'Ignazio Explains how astronomers are using new kinds of telescopes, computerized cameras, and space probes to generate new theories about the universe and its mysteries. OL4989674W
The super science book of space The super science book of space J. J. Wellington Photographs, art, and activities introduce the principles of astronomy and the devices used to measure and observe space. OL56940W
Reinventing Gravity Reinventing Gravity John W. Moffat Einstein's gravity theory — his general theory of relativity — has served as the basis for a series of astonishing cosmological discoveries. But what if, nonetheless, Einstein got it wrong?Since the … OL9302562W
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