Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xv, 511 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The never-before-told story of the barrier-breaking NASA class of 1978, which for the first time consisted of a diverse crew of women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and more, and their triumphs and tragedies working on the newly launched space shuttle program, with the exclusive cooperation of five astronauts.
63) Astrophotography
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters,an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces young photographers to making images of the stars and planets. Through clear text and stunning photography, readers will learn the techniques needed to capture nighttime scenes. Topics covered include shooting star fields, the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, and the milky way. Choosing the proper equipment is also discussed, from DSLRs to telescopes."--Amazon.com.
64) Our solar system
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Bks
Pub. Date
[c1992]
Physical Desc
64p col illus
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins, characteristics, and future of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets
Author
Publisher
Bailey Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Presents information about the moon, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study it"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Amazing photography and engaging information explain the technologies and capabilities of the A-10 Thunderbolts. Intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
68) Comets
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
c2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Comets covers how they come to be, what they are made of, where most of them are found, and why we can sometimes see them as beautiful bright streaks in the sky!
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book explores the problem of space junk that clutters outer space and details the ways in which NASA and other organizations are trying to deal with and solve this problem. --
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library
Pub. Date
c2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Offers an introduction to asteroids, comets, and meteoroids that looks at what each of them are, how people have observed them, and how scientists monitor them today.
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
280 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The Ars Technica senior space editor chronicles the first four historic flights that launched SpaceX, describing how, after three failed attempts, the fourth flight helped transform SpaceX from a shaky startup into the world's leading edge rocket company.
Less than 20 years after its founding, SpaceX boasts the largest constellation of commercial satellites in orbit, has pioneered reusable rockets, and in 2020 became the first private company to...
Author
Publisher
Bailey Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Presents information about Neptune, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study the planet"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Bailey Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Presents information about Uranus, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study the planet"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
125 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Perfect for fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, this is the definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things outer space. Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about our universe, from planets to supernovas to space travel and everything in-between, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to...