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The Life of Sally Ride

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517629

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Engaging photographs and a timeline depict each step in paving the way for others, from Sally Ride's early ambition with tennis through her first two space missions and her work to inspire young girls to pursue science. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.

12 Women in the Space Industry

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645820635

From Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, to Peggy Whitson, space station commander, citizen space explorer Anousheh Ansari, and British space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, this book profiles 12 women from around the world who have gone into space or worked in the space industry. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos, biographical details, and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. An Out of the Shadows section features mini-bios of space-focused women who never got the recognition they deserved.

Aliens in the Movies

Jenny Mason (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645820994

Explore 12 out-of-this-world topics about aliens in the movies. Plus, find up-to-date, editor-curated online content including news, a full digital ebook, live content feeds, and lesson plans at 12StoryLibrary.com.

Alien Sites

Jenny Mason (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645820987

Explore 12 out-of-this-world topics about famous alien sites around the world, including the secretive Area 51, energetic Wycliffe Well in Australia, and even the mysterious Nazca Lines in Peru. Includes statistics, sidebars, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index. Plus, get up-to-date, editor-curated online content at 12StoryLibrary.com.

Alien Sightings and Encounters

Jenny Mason (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645820970

Explore 12 out-of-this-world topics about alien sightings and extra-terrestrial encounters, including famous reports, government investigators, and the UFO highway along the 37th Parallel. Includes statistics, sidebars, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index. Plus, get up-to-date, editor-curated online content at 12StoryLibrary.com.

Alien Abductions

Jenny Mason (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645820963

Explore 12 out-of-this-world topics about alien abductions, including well-known reports, recall under hypnosis, abduction myths throughout history, and what neuroscience can tell us about how we experience reality. Statistics and sidebars illuminate the content, while critical thinking questions help students think for themselves. Plus, find up-to-date, editor-curated online content including news, a full digital ebook, live content feeds, and lesson plans at 12StoryLibrary.com.

12 Epic Space Journeys

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356857

Presents 12 of the most epic space journeys. Readers will take an armchair tour of Neil Armstrong's first walk on the moon, a visit to the International Space Station, the NASA Voyager Program, and more.

The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Space Technology

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632357007

Takes a look at 12 of the biggest breakthroughs in space technology. From the rockets and satellites to the first man on the moon, space shuttles and space stations, the book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and covers the impact of each breakthrough.

12 Incredible Facts about the First Moon Landing

Angie Smibert (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432258

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the first moon landing. Full-color spreads provide information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.