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1) Exploration
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Applie Media
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Presents the life of an astronaut from take off to surviving, adapting, and working in space stations. Discusses space travels throughout history, including the first landing on the Moon, and looks at future space exploration plans"--
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains how the voyages of Columbus, Cabot, Ponce De Leon, and other European explorers to the American continents were the result of mistakes, accidents, and misses and discusses the explorers' cruel treatment of native peoples.
10) Exploring space
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the sun, moon, stars, and solar system, our exploration of space, the equipment and spacecrafts we have used, and the discoveries we have made.
11) Moon missions
Author
Series
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains how the Apollo program helped the United States overcome its second-place standing in space against the Soviet Union to become the only nation to land men on the moon.
12) Exploring space
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea Clubhouse
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of space exploration and what life is like for astronauts in a weightless environment.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world. Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird baths, explore their local state parks, participate in an outdoor community event, and much more. Activities for every season, spring, summer, winter,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration" offers a fascinating look at the explorers and their voyages during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Readers ages 9-12 can delve into the expeditions of Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, John Cabot, Hernán Cortés, and more. Using common household items and minimal supervision, kids enjoy 22 hands-on activities to help them learn about these legendary...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 28
Language
English
Description
A trouble-shooting 19th century seaman is trying to discover why so many whaling ships have been disappearing of late. Teaming with a scientist and a diver, they set sail to investigate. They are promptly captured by the megalomaniac Captain Nemo, who skippers a lavish, scientifically advanced submarine.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
The life of Renaissance explorer Christopher Columbus is examined in this book that traces his historic voyage in 1492, with his fleet made up of the ships "Pinta, Nina", and the "Santa Maria", and how he discovered a "New World". Full-color illustrations.