Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Rockets and satellites Rockets and satellites Franklyn M. Branley Simple text with illustrations explains rockets and satellites and describes their capabilities and functions. OL121316W
Venus Venus Franklyn M. Branley Describes the topography and motions of the planet Venus, explains theories about its origin and evolution, and presents recent discoveries made by the Magellan spacecraft. OL121330W
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
From Sputnik to space shuttles From Sputnik to space shuttles Franklyn M. Branley Traces the history of artificial satellites from the launching of Sputnik to the present day and discusses how these satellites have aided advances in communication, weather forecasting, scientific e… OL15212982W
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
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
You wouldn't want to be on Apollo 13! You wouldn't want to be on Apollo 13! Ian Graham Describes what it was like to be an astronaut on the "unlucky" 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the moon. OL1818104W
Spacecraft Spacecraft Daniel Gilpin "Reveals and discusses the intricate internal workings of spacecrafts"--Provided by publisher. OL18731155W
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
How to draw cartoon spacecraft and astronauts in action How to draw cartoon spacecraft and astronauts in action Curt Visca,Kelley Visca Provides facts about the space program, as well as step-by-step instructions for drawing cartoons of spacecraft and astronauts. Turn students imaginations loose in outer space with this thrilling and… OL20889520W
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
Space station Space station Charlene W. Billings Describes the design, functions, and possible methods of construction of the permanently manned space station proposed by NASA and projects what it will be like to live and work there. OL3522292W
Flying the frontiers of space Flying the frontiers of space Don Dwiggins A history of American experimental aircraft and space vehicles from 1947 to the present. OL5275774W
The Apollo 13 mission The Apollo 13 mission Donald B. Lemke Tells the dramatic story of the rescue of the Apollo 13 astronauts. Written in graphic-novel format. OL5818848W
The Challenger explosion The Challenger explosion Heather Adamson Tells the story of Christa McAuliffe and the six other NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986. Written in graphic-novel format. OL5826277W