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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 640L
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English
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High up in the sky, the Moon has spent her whole life watching the happenings of Earth below, from dinosaurs roaming to planes taking flight, hoping for a visitor, until one day in 1969 when a spaceship soars from Earth. Includes Earth timeline and a history of space exploration.
Author
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...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
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"Explores the International Space Station (ISS), including its construction and the missions required to build it, living and working aboard the ISS, and its importance as the future of the space program"--
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English
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"A riveting approach to the fascinating story behind Apollo 11's successful (but nearly disastrous) 1969 moon landing, Moon Landing, 1969 ties the preceding four centuries of science, technology, engineering and math to the Apollo 11 mission and the first steps on the moon with the art of storytelling. Structured in 11 episodes, the narrative takes us from pre-ignition to the moonwalk to splashdown. In addition, recurring "Solve the Mystery" sidebars...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
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Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the first moon landing. Full-color spreads provide information about the events critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Explores the Apollo 11 mission, including the beginning of the Apollo program, the astronauts who made the journey to the moon, the technology that made it possible, and the historic moon landing"--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
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"Offers readers a captivating look into the race between the United States and Soviet Union for space dominance. Learn about the many missions into space and humankind's first journey to the moon"-- www.childsworld.com
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English
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"In July 1969, astronauts on the Apollo 11 spacecraft became the first people to land on the moon. Since then, people have told stories about the historic event. Did an unmanned Russian spacecraft crash into the moon while the Apollo astronauts were on it? Did Neil Armstrong know what he was going to say before he stepped onto the moon's surface? Read the stories. Then see if you can spot the myths!"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Spacesuit is inspired by real people and events. It follows the story of an ordinary but talented young woman who became part of one of the most amazing events in human history."--
"The inspiration behind this book...This story was inspired by Eleanor "Ellie" Foraker. Eleanor was born in Kenton, Delaware and worked at ILC Dover for 43 years. A talented seamstress and manager, Ellie was truly dedicated to the making of spacesuits. She also helped...
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Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
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As the Apollo 11 mission draws to a close there is a crisis at the tracking station on Guam: the antenna that will track the spacecraft during reentry, and allow mission control to communicate with the astronauts is stuck--and ten-year-old Marty is the only one small enough to reach in and grease the ball bearings that allow the antenna to move.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
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Neil Armstrong, the first person to step on the moon, uttered the legendary statement: Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. This book explains how a young boy from Ohio became arguably the most famous astronaut of all time. A pilot by the time he was 16, Armstrong served in the Korean War before joining the US space program. Readers will learn the amazing story of the journey to the moon and gain an understanding of how perilous...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
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"Science-obsessed Audrey is a fifth grader in Houston, Texas, who dreams of one day working at NASA like her dad does. Her dad, however, is nothing but discouraging. Audrey doesn't give up, though. She's created her own model rocket. When it doesn't fly, she figures out a way to fix it that ends up helping the Apollo 11 astronauts after they land on the Moon. Will Audrey's dad come around? And will Audrey have a future in science?"--Title verso page....
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English
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Provides information on the first rockets launched during World War II, and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin who was the first man in space, also includes details of the long and dangerous trip when Neil Armstrong, Edwin Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins finally set foot on the moon.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
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"On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took one giant leap for mankind when he became the first person to set foot on the moon. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to the Apollo 11 moon landing, how the historic event unfolded, and the ways in which one remarkable day changed America forever"--
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