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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A young boy, seeing that Moon is lonely, sends up a kite to cheer her then, after growing up and learning many things, he becomes the first human to visit her. Dedicated to Neil Armstrong and written in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the first U.S. moon landing.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1020L
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English
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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.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
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English
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"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.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Snappy verse and retro art brings readers along for Apollo 11's historic, eight-day mission to the moon in 1969. Young readers will learn the basics about the gear, equipment, and spaceship used by the astronauts, as well as the history of NASA's moon mission. O' Rourke's vibrant and retro illustrations paired with McReynolds' short verse creates a perfect read aloud for preschool and kindergarteners eager to learn about Buzz Aldrin's trip to the...
10) Space flights
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
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For more than 50 years, humans have been exploring space. How do we get there? Why do we go? And where will we go next? Discover the wonders of space flight from the past, present, and far into the future.
11) Space travel
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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From the shocking launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik and the subsequent acceleration of the American space program to the first manned space flights, the moon landings, and the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs, the history of space travel is full of fascinating stories, technological marvels, hair-raising and death-defying feats of courage, and an inspiring spirit of both adventure and discovery. This is all brought into...
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Lexile measure
730L
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English
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"Take a trip into orbit with the most up-to-date information on space tourism. With a STEM-focused sidebars, engaging photos, and fascinating facts, this book enables readers to explore the exciting space tourism industry--no astronaut training needed!'--
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Lexile measure
860L
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English
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"Blast off with SpaceX, the company that builds and launches rockets and spacecraft. Up-to-date information and fact-filled sidebars help readers explore the world's most exciting space-travel company while learning about related STEM topics."--
16) To Mars!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
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"Young protagonist Avery is learning about Mars in school. She gets so excited about studying the Red Planet that she soon finds herself blasting off on an adventure to Earth's planetary neighbor!"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
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"NASA's Orion spacecraft is pushing the limits of space travel and exploration like never before. The ultimate goal is a mission to Mars! Learn about the challenges that scientists, engineers, and astronauts must overcome to make this dream a reality."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"How soon can you board a rocketship to Mars? And how will you survive when you get there? There are so many challenges to overcome in sending a human into space, such as problems of distance, fuel, and propulsion. This compelling book describes the history and future of space travel and the exciting areas of research travel presents."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
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"The Space Race was an unofficial competition for spaceflight dominance between Cold War rivals the United States and the Soviet Union. This interesting title sets the scene for lunar and space exploration by both countries, describing early rocket development, NASA's Gemini program, which put humans in space, and the development of robot explorers. Maps show how early astronomers mapped the Moon hundreds of years ago, and what materials the Moon...
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Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
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"Take a trip into orbit with the most up-to-date information on space tourism. With a STEM-focused sidebars, engaging photos, and fascinating facts, this book enables readers to explore the exciting space tourism industry--no astronaut training needed!"--
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