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Rockets and satellites Rockets and satellites Franklyn M. Branley Simple text with illustrations explains rockets and satellites and describes their capabilities and functions. OL121316W
Electricity Electricity Steve Parker Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used. OL133884W
Space disasters Space disasters Elaine Landau Describes the accidents which occurred during the space flights of the Apollo 1, Apollo 13, and Challenger, as well as the Soviet space flight accidents. OL15040352W
Voyagers III Voyagers III Ben Bova Keith Stoner lay frozen in an alien spacecraft for fifteen long years; during that time he came to be something more than just an astronaut, just a man. Stoner became partly alien himself--merged wit… OL15830W
Introduction to structural dynamics and aeroelasticity Introduction to structural dynamics and aeroelasticity Dewey H. Hodges "This text introduces structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, emphasizing conventional aircraft"-- "The book deals at an elementary level with aeroelasticity, a study of static and dynamic behavior … OL15891219W
Advanced control of aircraft, spacecraft, and rockets Advanced control of aircraft, spacecraft, and rockets Ashish Tewari "Advanced Control of Aircraft, Missiles and Spacecraft introduces the reader to the concepts of modern control theory applied to the design and analysis of general flight control systems in a concise… OL16175648W
A Million Suns (Across the Universe #2) A Million Suns (Across the Universe #2) Beth Revis Godspeed was once fueled by lies. Now it is ruled by chaos. It’s been three months. In that time, Amy has learned to hide who she is. Elder is trying to be the leader he’s always wanted to be. But as… OL16286466W
Space vehicles Space vehicles Martha E. H. Rustad "Full-color photographs and simple text describe space vehicles and the work they perform"--Provided by publisher. OL16505944W
Missile Mouse Missile Mouse Jake Parker Missile Mouse, a secret agent for the Galactic Security Agency, battles deadly foes in order to rescue a scientist from the Rogue Imperium of Planets, which is trying to steal a doomsday machine capa… OL17016993W
2001 2001 Arthur C. Clarke A novel that proposes an idea about how the human race might have begun and where it might be headed...given a little help from out there. A colaboration of ideas with director Stanley Kubrick in the… OL17365W
Chariots for Apollo Dover Books on Astronomy Chariots for Apollo Dover Books on Astronomy Loyd S. Swenson Written by a trio of experts, this is the definitive reference on the Apollo spacecraft and lunar modules. It traces the design of the vehicles, their development, and their operation in space. More … OL17527222W
Star Wars - The Weapon of a Jedi Star Wars - The Weapon of a Jedi Jason Fry In this story, set between Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Luke finds himself drawn to a mysterious planet, where he must use the Force to save a young girl—and survive … OL17829391W
Galactic battle Galactic battle Zac Harrison The students are preparing a battle demonstration for the annual Space Spectacular show, but despite being chosen team leader John is depressed that his parents will not be there--but bigger problems… OL18158495W
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
Bringing Columbia home Bringing Columbia home Michael D. Leinbach On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintegrated on reentry before the nation's eyes, and all seven astronauts aboard were lost. Author Mike Leinbach, Launch Director of the space shuttle program at NASA'… OL19729528W
Mighty mission machines Mighty mission machines Williams, Dave Check out the amazing machines that make space travel possible. From the spaceship itself to the wrench needed to make in-flight repairs, machines of every kind are the backbone of space travel. In t… OL19737745W
Star Trek - The Folded World Star Trek - The Folded World Jeff Mariotte En route to a diplomatic mission, the Enterprise receives a distress call from the USS McRaven. As the Enterprise approaches the area where the McRaven appears to be, the crew encounters an anomaly u… OL23168486W
Space shuttle Space shuttle L. B. Taylor Describes the reasons for and the design and operation of NASA's Space Shuttle and discusses who will be flying it and the benefits to be derived from such a shuttle. OL3023204W
Rockets and spacecraft Rockets and spacecraft Robert Snedden Surveys the technological changes that have taken place during our exploration of space, discussing missiles, space stations, the space shuttle, and other developments. OL42222W
Lost spacecraft Lost spacecraft Curt Newport The details my expedition to find and recover Gus Grissom's Liberty Bell 7 Mercury spacecraft from 16,000 feet of water in the Atlantic Ocean. Also included are descriptions of Project Mercury, the i… OL6073515W
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