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This visually stunning guide gives an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space. Definitions of better-known objects, such as comets, as well as lesser-known objects, such as centaurs and trojans, give a basic understanding of space objects and the history of how they were discovered. It also covers the scientists who theorized about their existence and the later scientists who actually discovered them. Readers will also get a look...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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830L
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English
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"Blowing snow and frigid temperatures were no match for even the bravest explorers. Robert Falcon Scott led his men to their death amidst the frozen landscape near the South Pole in 1912. Follow along with the true story of a doomed expedition to uncharted land. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
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[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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For young science lovers, space exploration is perhaps one of the coolest fields of study. Readers of this illuminating title will get a peek into what it's like to visit the moon, climb aboard the International Space Station, and explore many other parts of space. Accessible text and attention-grabbing fact boxes hold the attention of even the most reluctant readers. The convenient page layout also includes colorful photographs paired with succinct,...
4) The moon
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[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There are many moons in our solar system, but for us earthlings, the moon refers to the large round object that circles our planet. Readers will learn many facts and statistics about the moon, including its size and mass. They'll also learn about its different phases and what's going on inside the moon. Colorful images that correlate closely to concise, manageable text will engage and appeal to curious and scientific-minded readers alike.
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[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world; describes the first expedition to the top of the mountain completed by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay; and explains why climbing the mountain is so difficult.
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