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A Man on the Moon
by Andrew Chaikin
On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when two Americans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, walked on the moon. Now the greatest event of the 20th century is magnificently retold through the eyes and ears of the people who were there. Based on the interviews with 23 moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, journalist Andrew Chaikin conveys every aspect of the... (more)
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Carrying the Fire
An Astronaut's Journeys
by Michael Collins
The Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 astronaut tells first hand of his journeys into space and his arrival on the moon.
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Amelia's Notebooks
Amelia Takes Command
by Marissa Moss
Everyone's favorite heroine is back again with her latest adventure as Amelia takes off for Space Camp, where she aims to lead the shuttle mission and bring her team safely back to Earth. Legions of Amelia fans will cheer when Amelia stands up to a bully and takes a stand. Full color.
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Twin Spica: Book 2
Twin Spica, Volume: 02
by Kou Yaginuma
Mission: 02 contains the first four chapters of Twin Spica and three additional short stories set in the world of the property. Where were you when the first International Space Station was scrapped and dropped into Earth's atmosphere? It was Asumi's first day in space school, and she promised Lion she would not cry or be homesick as she will be leaving her quiet seaside town for the big city. Waiting for her... (more)
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When I Look at Me: What Do I See?
by Karen Farmer
What does a child really see when they look at themselves in a mirror? Do they see a smile as big as can be? What color are their eyes? Can they crinkle and wiggle their nose? There is nothing as funny to a child as when they look at themselves in the mirror. Full of clever rhyme and colorfully animated characters, When I Look At Me is sure to keep your child entertained for hours as they make their own funny... (more)
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High Calling
The Courageous Life and Faith of Space Shuttle Columbia Commander Rick Husband
by Evelyn Husband, Donna VanLiere
Rick Husband wanted to be an astronaut since his fourth birthday, but it wasn't always for the right reasons. Initially, he thought it would be neat . . . cool . . . a fun thing to do. It wasn't until he came to a spiritual crossroads and was able to give that dream up to discover the true desires of his heart before he actually got into the space shuttle program at NASA. Three failed attempts didn't daunt this... (more)
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Who Is Neil Armstrong? (Who Was...?)
by Roberta Edwards
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a “giant leap for mankind.” This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong’s story to life.
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Cities in Flight: Book 1
They Shall Have Stars
by James Blish
Hugo Award Winner! Original Title: Year 2018. Dec. 1967 Avon 5th Printing No. S210. This is Book 1 of the Cities in Flight novels. "In the year 2018, man undertook the most stupendous project in human history - to build a bridge on Jupiter. In that frozen, raging, gaseous hell, the space men built a fantastic, colossal bridge - thirty miles high, eight miles wide, and always growing in its astounding length. What... (more)
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Packing for Mars
The Curious Science of Life in the Void
by Mary Roach
The best-selling author of Stiff and Bonk explores the irresistibly strange universe of space travel and life without gravity. Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. Space exploration is in some ways an exploration of what it means to be human. How much can a person give up? How much weirdness can they take? What happens to... (more)
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Blood of the Moon: A Thriller
by Richard Gazala
David Rivers is a second-generation oilman. From Houston, he runs the multinational oil company built by his father, former Apollo astronaut Michael Rivers, one of the last men alive to walk on the moon. Michael now spends his days confined to an assisted-living facility, his mind succumbing to the ravages of Alzheimer's disease. Somewhere in Michael's crumbling memory is a devastating secret he has revealed to... (more)
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Julian and Huey: Book 10
Gloria Rising
by Ann Cameron
Gloria is thrilled when she goes to the store to buy an onion and meets Dr. Grace Street, an astronaut. It’s there that Dr. Street tells Gloria to have confidence in herself and that the big things aren’t always as big as they seem. But Gloria doesn’t really understand Dr. Street’s advice. Right now her problem seems gigantic. It’s the beginning of fourth grade and Gloria can’t do anything to please her teacher,... (more)
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Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir
by Thomas D. Jones
A gripping first-hand account of life in space and the making of an astronaut. What is it like to fly the space shuttle and work on and in the International Space Station? Veteran NASA astronaut Tom Jones is uniquely qualified to give the details: he flew four shuttle missions and led three space walks to deliver the US Lab to the Station. . From B-52 pilot during the Cold War, to a PhD in planetary science, to... (more)
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Destination: Moon
by James B. Irwin
Only twelve men have walked on the moon, and astronaut James Irwin is one of them. Destination Moon tells astronaut Irwin’s incredible journey onto the great lunar wonder. With spectacular photos and "you are there" text, you will experience what it’s like to train for four years as an astronaut. With Jim, you will feel the emotions of lift-off, see the earth from space, and explore the moon. And you’ll discover... (more)
Space Sailors (Level H Guided Reading Book)Aurora Colon Garcia
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Space Sailors (Level H Guided Reading Book)
by Aurora Colon Garcia
A Dream Comes True: A Biography of Franklin Chang-Diaz (On Our Way to English, Science Guided Reading, Level L)Various
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A Dream Comes True: A Biography of Franklin Chang-Diaz (On Our Way to English, Science Guided Reading, Level L)
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Paragaea: A Planetary Romance
by Chris Roberson
Paragaea: A Planetary Romance is the story of Akilina "Leena" Chirikov, who shortly after launching from Star Town in the Soviet Union, finds herself thrown into another dimension, a world of strange science and ancient mystery. There she meets another time-lost person from Earth, Lieutenant Hieronymus Bonaventure of the Royal Navy—who left home to fight the forces of Napoleon and never returned—and his companion,... (more)
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A History of the World in 10½ Chapters
by Julian Barnes
This is, in short, a complete, unsettling, and frequently exhilarating vision of the world, starting with the voyage of Noah's ark and ending with a sneak preview of heaven!
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The Last Man on the Moon
Astronaut Eugene Cernan and America's Race in Space
by Eugene Cernan, Donald A. Davis
Eugene Cernan is a unique American who came of age as an astronaut during the most exciting and dangerous decade of spaceflight. His career spanned the entire Gemini and Apollo programs, from being the first person to spacewalk all the way around our world to the moment when he left man's last footprint on the Moon as commander of Apollo 17. Between those two historic events lay more adventures than an ordinary... (more)
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The Wind from the Sun
by Arthur C. Clarke
A volume containing all of the 18 short stories written by Arthur C. Clarke in the 1960s. They depict a future in which technology is beginning to dictate man's life style - even to demand life for themselves.
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Baby Brains: The Smartest Baby in the Whole World (Horn Book Fanfare List (Awards))
by Simon James
"Boastful parents who can laugh at themselves, as well as their cherished offspring, will find abundant chuckles in these pages." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) It’s never too early to start bringing up the smartest baby in the whole world. So thinks the expectant Mrs. Brains, who reads to the baby inside her tummy every night and plays music and language tapes to her baby during the day. And soon enough,... (more)