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English
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Based on the adult bestseller Carrying the Fire
In time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance.
In this captivating account, space traveler Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission,
4) The moon
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Photographs and simple text introduce the features of the Moon, Earth's only natural satellite"--Provided by publisher.
5) Moon
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the moon explores its composition and features.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the moon, describing the changes that occur during each month of the year, with illustrations of each month's full moon, including the Wolf Moon of January, the Pink Moon of April, and the Harvest Moon of September.
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English
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"An introduction to Earth and its moon for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"This delightfully fun exploration into the moon both informs and entertains, and helps young readers make sense of the world around them. The charming protagonist, Moon, sparsely narrates her story in eleven short chapters with text bubbles and vignettes sprinkled in to provide wit, style, and humor. Young audiences will immediately connect to the colorful, whimsical art and welcome a sense of accomplishment in devouring this unexpected, yet wholly...
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"A child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to the Moon, visits the sites from the Apollo missions, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Moon vs. Earth fact chart, and glossary"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Description
Introduces the woman mathematician whose childhood love of numbers led to her prestigious education and contributions at NASA while explaining how her handwritten codes proved essential throughout numerous space missions.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Full of captivating, kid-friendly information, Our Moon covers everything from the newest theories on how the moon formed, to the recent, startling discovery of water on its surface and the very real possibility of future moon colonies. Illustrated with full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon. Includes glossary, bibliography, and index"--
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English
Description
Simply told, here is the flight of Apollo 11 for a new generation of readers and explorers, featuring the steady astronauts clicking themselves into gloves and helmets, and strapping themselves into sideways seats. Here are their great machines in all their detail and monumentality, the ROAR of rockets, and the silence of the Moon. Here is a story of adventure and discovery -- a story of leaving and returning during the summer of 1969, and a story...
Author
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"Discover the true story behind Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission. From his childhood experiments to his first encounters with flight, explore the calculated risks this astronaut took in order to become the first person to walk on the moon"--Page 4 of cover.
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