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Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 25
Language
English
Formats
Description
The veteran of four space flights and the American record holder for consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few have. Now, he takes us inside a sphere utterly inimical to human life. He describes navigating the extreme challenge of long-term space flight, the devastating effects on the body, and the necessary isolation that path entails.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Language
English
Description
Table of Contents
Home Away from Earth p. 4
Water World p. 6
Just Breathe p. 8
Changing Life p. 10
Gravity p. 12
Life on Mars? p. 14
Challenges p. 16
Terraforming p. 18
Growing Life p. 20
Artificial Structures p. 22
Getting There p. 24
Why Move? p. 26
In the Future p. 28
Glossary p. 30
For More Information p. 31
Index p. 32
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
76 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Travel to eight planets on your journey to find alien life. Each planet is modeled on an actual type of planet scientists have discovered in the Milky Way galaxy. Scientifically based speculation is used to imagine all the possibilities of life beyond Earth.
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