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Hear the dramatic story of the rescue of the Apollo 13 astronauts.

They're like major planets, but not quite. They circle around the sun. They're round. But they haven't cleared everything out of their path. Explore these unusual objects in this book about the dwarf planets.

Did you know the moon is a satellite? In fact, the moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. Children will learn about lunar phases, eclipses, lunar exploration and the moon's effect on the Earth.

At least as far back as the ancient myth of Icarus, humans longed to fly - but it wasn't until December 17, 1903, on the windy dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, that the dream finally came true. And it was all thanks to Orville and Wilbur Wright, two former bicycle mechanics who built their first toy plane - a rubber-band powered rotary - when they were just children.

Sunita Williams' story is one of having to settle for second choices. She grew up wishing to become a professional swimmer. Then she wanted to train as a vet. Instead she went on to join the Naval Academy and serve as a pilot. Before long, however, space was calling. A new dream had been born in...

What causes Jupiter’s Great Red Spot? How have volcanoes shaped the land on many planets? How do space shuttles launch and dock with space stations? This series introduces young listeners to the objects within our solar system and the tools people use to explore the mysteries of space. This volume includes The Moon, NASA, Pluto, The Solar System, Space Shuttles, and Space Stations.

"Un Viaggio Capriccioso Attraverso il Sistema Solare" è un affascinante libro per bambini che offre un tour delizioso ed educativo del nostro sistema solare. Questo libro si distingue per diverse ragioni:Personificazione Coinvolgente dei Pianeti: Ogni pianeta è personificato in modo unico con caratteristiche affascinanti, rendendoli relazionabili e memorabili per i giovani lettori. Questo approccio creativo dà vita ai corpi celesti, trasformando concetti scientifici complessi in storie coinvolgenti.Contenuto Educativo: Sebbene il libro sia giocoso in modo capriccioso, è anche educativo.

Stelle e Costellazioni: Un Cielo di Racconti introduce i piccoli lettori alle meraviglie del cielo notturno. Con spiegazioni semplici e mappe stellari incantevoli, i bambini impareranno a riconoscere costellazioni famose come Orione, Leone, Toro, Cassiopea, Scorpione, Pesci e molte altre.

Did you hear? Pluto is not considered to be a planet anymore—but don’t worry, astronomists used scientific evidence to prove Pluto's demotion. Learn about the scientific method and how it allows scientists to reevaluate theories as new evidence emerges. What do you think Pluto should be classified as? Planet or Dwarf Planet?

Have you ever looked into the night sky and wished that you could walk on the Moon? Find about what it is like from the astronauts that were first to do it! Learn about how Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins traveled into space and created history in 1969, and what it was like to take those famous first steps that made “one giant leap for mankind."

Prepare for a dazzling encounter with the solar system's most glamorous resident in VENUS!—the latest stellar "autobiography" in the OUR UNIVERSE series from the dynamic duo of Stacy McAnulty and Stevie Lewis! Venus! Fierce and Fabulous features music and special effects. Listen along and...

Explore the wonders of the world and the furthest frontiers of space – and learn to build the universe’s most incredible sights with LEGO bricks! Look inside volcanoes, travel to the deepest depths of the ocean, find out what happens inside a black hole, send a message to aliens, and much...

Did you know that any object that revolves around a larger object in space is called a satellite? The Earth revolves around the sun, so the Earth is a satellite. The moon revolves around the Earth, so the moon is a satellite.

Futurologist Luna Lee presents possibilities for the future of space travel in the next 100 years.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Thirteen extraordinary essays shed new light on the mystery of the universe—and on one of the most brilliant thinkers of our time. “[Hawking] sprinkles his explanations with a wry sense of humor and a keen awareness that the sciences today delve not only into...

Of all the historic spacecraft vehicles displayed at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in New York–one remains special! On the Moon, it gave shelter to the astronauts. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lunar Module–also used as a communications center–the LM-13 was built to transport people from earth to outer space! Learn what else makes this aeronautical spacecraft special!

The only planet to support life, Earth has a lot going for it. Think you know everything there is to know about our home planet? Think again. Discover more about the blue planet we call home.

The story of Christa McAuliffe and six other NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986.

Did you know NASA builds robots? Did you know NASA has many ways to explore outer space? Find out more in NASA.

Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female engineer. This story traces her journey from being the only girl in a high school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, this story highlights Cherokee values such as working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all.