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Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Xtreme Space brings the wonders of our universe into kids' hands. From the history of the space race in Astronaut Firsts to the amazing tools of Robots & Rovers, readers are introduced to both the history and future of outer space exploration. These books may be learning tools, but they are also designed to feed the interests of reluctant readers through stunning images from NASA, as well as the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes. Glossary words provide...
2) Exploration
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Xtreme Space brings the wonders of our universe into kids' hands. Astronaut Firsts introduces readers to the great space race and both the history and future of outer space exploration. These books may be learning tools, but they are also designed to feed the interests of reluctant readers through stunning images from NASA, as well as the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious...
4) Sky Watch
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Xtreme Space brings the wonders of our universe into kids' hands. Robots & Rovers introduces readers to the amazing tools used by NASA and both the history and future of outer space exploration. These books may be learning tools, but they are also designed to feed the interests of reluctant readers through stunning images from NASA, as well as the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the...
5) Solar System
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Xtreme Space brings the wonders of our universe into kids' hands. Sky Watch introduces readers to both the history and future of outer space exploration. These books may be learning tools, but they are also designed to feed the interests of reluctant readers through stunning images from NASA, as well as the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader. A&D Xtreme is an imprint...
6) Stars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces the stars, describing how they are born, their different types, and how they change during their life span.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the International Space Station is the largest human-made space object? Something that big might seem like it can't move fast--but the ISS cruises through space at about 5 miles (8 km) per second! Spend some time on this massive, speedy space station to learn about how ISS crew members work on incredible science experiments and stop their food from floating away in low gravity. Discover extreme facts about the International Space...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the first American astronaut who went to space didn't have a bathroom, so he had to pee in his spacesuit? We've come a long way since then, including inventing high-tech toilets that can be used in zero gravity. Life in space is pretty different from life on Earth, and scientists are working on ways for us to spend even more time in space! Discover extreme facts about life in space with this fun and kooky book.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the moon we see in the sky is not the only one out there? Other planets have moons, too--Saturn has 82! And did you know the weather is always stormy on Jupiter? Or what about that Venus has a bunch of volcanoes? Scientists are finding out more about planets and moons every year! Discover extreme facts about planets and moons in this fun and kooky book.
10) Space Jobs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that astronauts train for spacewalks by going underwater in their spacesuits? Or what about that engineers have programmed robots to explore space on their own? Astronauts, engineers, and astronomers are just a few of the many people working to help us travel into space and learn more about the universe. Discover extreme facts about space jobs in this fun and kooky book.
11) Space Machines
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the very first rockets were made from bamboo and gunpowder? What about that a Mars rover once played a birthday song for itself? And how about that the International Space Station has a robotic handyman? Rockets, rovers, and space stations are just a few of the incredible space machines that have helped us explore our solar system and beyond. Discover extreme facts about space machines in this fun and kooky book.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know there are billions and billions of stars in the universe? They're grouped together as galaxies, including our very own spiral-shaped Milky Way galaxy! And did you know that galaxies are always moving? Some even crash into each other. Discover extreme facts about stars and galaxies in this fun and kooky book.
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