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22) Stars
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library
Pub. Date
c2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn all about stars that are part of our solar system and how scientists measure starlight, along with how stars are formed.
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
1 audio media player (approximately 5 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
Description
"Houston, we've had a problem here." On the evening of April 13, 1970, the three astronauts aboard Apollo 13 were just hours from the third lunar landing in history. But as they soared through space, two hundred thousand miles from earth, an explosion badly damaged their spacecraft. With compromised engines and failing life-support systems, the crew was in incomparably grave danger. Faced with below-freezing temperatures, a seriously ill crew member,...
24) The moon
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library
Pub. Date
c2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Offers an introduction to the Moon that looks at its orbit, its phases, its origins, its exploration, its atmosphere, its geology, its sides, and eclipses.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library
Pub. Date
c2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explore the beginning of the universe, the big bang theory, galaxies, and black holes! Learn about key astronomers and their contributions to space exploration! Examine the Hubble Space Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider!
26) ABCs of space
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
c2018
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Colorful and simple introduction for babies and grownups to a new astronomical concept for every letter of the alphabet. Each page features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little astronomer.
27) Stargazing
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle
Pub. Date
c2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Stargazing explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about Earth's most famous astronomers, find out the difference between a meteor and a meteorite, explore the constellations in the night sky and more.
28) The universe
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle
Pub. Date
c2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Universe explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about the life cycle of a star, find out how our universe was created, explore nebulae, galaxies, black holes, giant stars and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library
Pub. Date
c2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Take a look into the fascinating world of astronomy, why it is an intriguing STEM career, and the amazing work scientists in this field have accomplished throughout the years.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Birds and planes don't always get along. What can we do to help? Enter the world of forensic ornithology in this investigative nonfiction title created with the Smithsonian Institution and the Division of Birds at the National Museum of Natural History. Discover the fascinating work of leading ornithologists-"bird detectives" who use science and technology to solve bird strikes and other bird mysteries. They examine evidence from clues like feathers...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cody Koala
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to the science behind aviation. Students learn about the four forces of flight: gravity, lift, drag, and thrust. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
133 p.
Language
English
Description
What does it take to be an astronaut? Excellence at flying, courage, intelligence, resistance to stress, top physical shape -- any checklist would include these. But when America created NASA in 1958, there was another unspoken rule: you had to be a man. Here is the tale of thirteen women who proved that they were not only as tough as the toughest man but also brave enough to challenge the government. They were blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and...
