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"Lindley Hamilton has been the leader of the space station Lusca since every first generation crew member on board, including her mother, the commander, was killed by a deadly virus. Lindley always assumed she'd captain the Lusca one day, but she never thought that day would come so soon. And she never thought it would be like this--struggling to survive every day, learning how to keep the Lusca running, figuring out how to communicate with Earth,...
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Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to the International Space Station, NASA's science lab in space. Important details include space station history, planning and international cooperation, construction of the ISS, modules, solar arrays, and daily life aboard the space station. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
64) Hot moon
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Apollo rising volume Book 1
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In an alternate 1979, the United States and the Soviet Union have permanent Moon bases, crewed spy satellites, and frequent hostilities. Vivian Carter, commander of Apollo 32, is on a mission to explore a volcanic region of the Moon when she is caught in the crossfire of a Soviet attack. Barely escaping, she and her crew are redirected to land at Hadley Base, a NASA outpost. Hadley Base, though, soon comes under attack, and the unarmed astronauts...
65) The return
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The Return is a tale about the kind of space adventure that could happen today--and that will happen tomorrow. As told by Buzz Aldrin, who's been there...and who's already helped change the world.
Former astronaut Scott Blackstone's dream of opening outer space to visits from everyday people is under attack. His pilot program has been marred by a fatal accident, he's out of a job, and he's being sued for a billions dollars. And it's beginning to...
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Bots (Russ Bolts) volume 9
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When Joe and Rob are found guilty of Bot School hijinks, they are sent to Bot School Jail, and only Tinny has the key to their freedom.
68) Space: 1999
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Each videodisc presents 3 epidsodes of the space adventure series. Also included on each disc are special features such as interviews with cast and crew, photo galleries of production stills, and other featurettes.
69) Space stations
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind space stations. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--
72) Life in space
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"Did you know that the first American astronaut who went to space didn't have a bathroom, so he had to pee in his spacesuit? And did you know that astronauts living in space strap down their sleeping bags and food trays so they don't float away? Life in space is pretty different from life on Earth, and scientists are working on ways for us to spend even more time in space! Discover extreme facts about life in space with this fun and kooky book"--
73) Living in space
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"Space is a vast and mysterious place. There are many environmental challenges, including enormous distances between planets and moons, lack of air and gravity, extreme cold, and radiation. This book presents to young readers these problems and examines the technologies developed so far to overcome them and make living in space possible. Through compelling text and dynamic photographs, readers will learn about past space travel, life on the International...
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The gathering: Alien envoys come to the giant space station in the pilot that launched the five-year TV series. In the beginning: The B5 prequel! It's human vs. aliens in the battle that led to the station's creation. Thirdspace: Is there a realm beyond hyperspace? Discovery of a million-years-old gateway technology may hold the answer... and more. The river of souls: After death, then what? Questions of eternity arise when a supposedly infallible...
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"Develop your STEAM skills as you design and build your very own space center! This book contains step-by-step projects that give you clear instructions to make every element a model space center needs, including a rocket and launch pad, Mars rover, and satellite."--
76) Living in space
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Examines how astronauts eat, sleep, work, and even exercise in a weightless world.
77) Gravity
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An single-celled organism that is harmless on Earth terrorizes a research station in space.
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"Did you know that the International Space Station is the largest human-made space object? Something that big might seem like it can't move fast-but the ISS cruises through space at about 5 miles (8 km) per second! Spend some time on this massive, speedy space station to learn about how ISS crew members work on incredible science experiments and stop their food from floating away in low gravity. Discover extreme facts about the International Space...
79) Space stations
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"From landing on the Moon to discovering distant stars, the study of space is always expanding. This series highlights eight was humans explore space, explaining each topic's essential history and recent developments."--
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