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"The Wonder of Flight. The Science of Evolution. From both, Richard Dawkins weaves a fascinating and beautifully illustrated account of how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies"-- Provided by publisher.

"What skills do you need to become an astronaut? Why do astronaut trainees spend time underwater and in dark caves? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you get ready to blast off into space!"--Back cover.

Imagine a giant flying creature as big as a plane. It's time to meet the enormous flying reptiles that swooped through the skies during the time of the dinosaurs. Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate...

Introduces children to animals that can fly.

Offers basic information about space travel, looking at what it is, ways it can be achieved, its history, several vehicles and objects that have been sent into space, and the outlook for the future of space travel.

Gravity is an invisible yet powerful force that pulls people, animals, and objects down to the ground so that they don't float into the air. As powerful as gravity is, however, there are certain animals that are able to break free of its forceful pull. Some do so by flapping their wings to fly incredibly high. Others shoot out from under the water. Still others stick to ceilings without any glue. In this book, young readers will discover eight of...

"Take a trip to the final frontier — into space! Pack your bags and read all about the future of vacations with First Space Tourists. How would people get into outer space, and how much would a one-way ticket cost? When did the first person imagine that it could even be possible? How close are scientists to sending people on the coolest holiday ever, and who’s the closest to making it happen?" -- Back cover.

"Birds, bats, and bees flap their wings and fly. This book introduces emergent readers to different animals that fly while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references and photo labels to support emergent readers. Fly includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review! question and image, as well as introductory...

With no gravity and a schedule that includes sixteen sunrises and sunsets every twenty-four hours, living in space can be a challenge. Learn more about astronauts and how they live, work, and prepare for the future in space.

What do moon rocks, a space shuttle, a white vest, and the Wright brothers' Flyer all have in common? They are some of the amazing artifacts on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Take a tour through the museum's collections. Engaging text, graphs, maps, and colorful images help readers discover the stories behind some of these high-flying pieces of history. --Publisher's marketing.