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Journey to Mars

Mari Bolte (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902424

Mars is millions of miles away from where you stand. The race to get from here to there has been going on for decades. With every passing day, that journey through the stars has changed from science fiction to a scientific factual possibility. New inventions have led the way toward space exploration. What can we take with us into the future, and what will we need to leave behind on Earth? Full-color photos show the new advancements that will get us there. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological advancements, hypothesize future endeavors and inventions, and solve problems and challenges astronauts might face. An activity at the end lets readers think about what they learned in a hands-on way.

Exploration and Explosion: Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902035

The events surrounding the space shuttle Columbia disaster did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a news reporter, a potential future astronaut, and a family as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

Exploring Mars

Mari Bolte (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902394

Mars is full of fascinating geological features that would make a visit an amazing experience. From Olympus Mons and Mariner Valley, to the chaos terrain and Phobos and Deimos, the Red Planet is ready to be visited, cataloged, and explored. Readers will discover what the longest-ever road trip would be like, what to expect on the planet's surface, and what potential dangers face them once they get there. Full-color photos highlight Mars's geography and landmarks. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological advancements, hypothesize future endeavors and inventions, and solve problems and challenges astronauts might face. An activity at the end lets readers think about what they learned in a hands-on way.

Earth vs. Mars

Mari Bolte (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902448

Mars and Earth share many features. Maybe one day, cities full of people will be another thing they share! But how similar are the planets, really? Which features aid in supporting human life, and which will make colonization more difficult? Find out what kinds of preparations are underway to make living on Mars possible. Full-color photos give readers a look at this future vacation destination. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological advancements, hypothesize future endeavors and inventions, and solve problems and challenges astronauts might face. An activity at the end lets readers think about what they learned in a hands-on way.

El sol y otras estrellas

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680729801

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

The Search for New Planets

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680725391

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about Space

Eric Braun (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680726190

Shares awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about space through conversational text and creative images.

La Tierra y otros planetas interiores

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680729757

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

La vía Láctea y otras galaxias

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680729764

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

Plutón y otros planetas enanos

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680729771

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

Saturno y otros planetas exteriores

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680729788

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

La búsqueda de nuevos planetas

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680729795

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

Extreme Alien Stories

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680726398

With accessible text and real-life stories, readers will explore the alien stories they love to fear.

The Sun and Other Stars

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680725407

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

Saturn and Other Outer Planets

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680725384

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680725377

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

The Milky Way and Other Galaxies

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680725360

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

Earth and Other Inner Planets

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680725353

It's time to go where no human and few robots have gone before. It's time for Deep Space Discovery. This series explores everything from the sun and other stars to the vast galaxies they make up. With up-to-date content, infographics, and closely leveled text, this series will have reluctant readers reaching for more.

Surviving an Alien Attack

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680723694

Surviving an Alien Attack will mean understanding the ridiculous situation and require some crazy out-of the box thinking and suggestions. This book and its tool kit meet up to leave readers rolling on the floor in laughter as a seemingly rogue author guides them through worst-case scenarios. Includes real-life situations, fun facts, and critical thinking questions.

Worm Holes

John Perritano (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630783402

Are there white holes in space? Who said space and time are the same? Why do wormholes exist? How fast does light travel? What if you could time travel?

Los cielos nocturnos

Dawn McMillan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480756236

Learn how to create algebraic equations while traveling through our solar system! Introduce students to variables, expressions, and equations in this exciting Spanish-translated e-book about the night skies. This e-book challenges students to learn more advanced mathematical and STEM skills, using exciting astronomy examples to keep readers engaged. In this digital resource, readers will practice familiar mathematical skills, like addition and subtraction, in a new way by forming equations! With eye-catching photos, easy-to-read text, and clear practice problems, this title makes mathematical concepts that could be seen as intimidating seem simple and fun instead!

Night Skies

Dawn McMillan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433393990

Learn how to create algebraic equations while traveling through our solar system! Introduce students to variables, expressions, and equations in this exciting title about the night skies. This book challenges students to learn more advanced mathematical and STEM skills, using exciting astronomy examples to keep readers engaged. Readers will practice familiar mathematical skills, like addition and subtraction, in a new way by forming equations! With eye-catching photos, easy-to-read text, and clear practice problems, this title makes mathematical concepts that could be seen as intimidating seem simple and fun instead!

From Hubble to Hubble

Connie Jankowski (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390937

Telescopes and high-tech equipment help astronomers explore deep space. This captivating title introduces readers to some of the most notable scientists who helped develop technology that allows for space exploration, such as Galileo Galilei, Edwin Hubble, Annie Cannon, George Ellery Hale, Lyman Spitzer, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell. The vibrant, stunning images and easy-to-read text will have readers engaged and eager to learn more about such topics as interstellar matter, pulsars, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and astrophysics! Readers are encouraged to explore astronomy even further with the featured lab activity!

Astronomers Through Time

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390913

From Nicholas Copernicus to Isaac Newton, people have wondered about and studied astronomy for many years! Through vibrant images, easy-to-read text, and a hands-on lab activity, readers will be captivated as they learn about astronomers such as Galileo Galilei, Carl Sagan, and Henrietta Swan Leavitt and how their work made impacts on the field of astronomy. With a glossary and index readily available, readers will be sure to have the tools they need to better understand the content.

The Wonder of Our Solar System

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390906

Come along and explore the wonders of our solar system in this exciting title! Featuring a variety of stunning, vivid photos, helpful charts and graphs, and easy-to-read text, this book will have readers engaged from beginning to end as they learn about the sun, the eight planets in our solar system, the Milky Way Galaxy, constellations, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets! An accessible glossary and index gives readers the tools they need while the featured lab activity provides a stimulating hands-on approach to science!