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English
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"In this follow-up to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Chesapeake Requiem, Earl Swift rediscovers the final three Apollo Moon landings, arguing that these overlooked missions--distinguished by the use of the revolutionary Lunar Roving Vehicle--were the pinnacle of human exploration"--
December 12, 1972. Apollo 17 astronauts Gene Cernan and Jack Schmitt had flown nearly a quarter-million miles to the man in the moon's left eye, landed, and...
62) Greenlight
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The cars stop for Redlight and slow for Yellowlight, so why do they leave Greenlight all alone? When Greenlight decides to stop shining altogether, will she be able to find the power and connection of her own light? This story reminds us all that the world is waiting for us to shine, so when you're ready ... get set ... go!
Author
Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
In Mars Rover Curiosity: An Inside Account from Curiosity's Chief Engineer, Rob Manning, the project's chief engineer, tells of bringing the groundbreaking spacecraft to life. Manning and his team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, tasked with designing a lander many times larger and more complex than any before, faced technical setbacks, fights over inadequate resources, and the challenges of leading an army of brilliant, passionate, and often...
64) Autos de policía
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Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
Español
Description
"Little readers can learn about a vehicle they see every day while strengthening reading skill. Complete with colorful and fun photographs that match the text, a picture glossary, and a fun "Parts of an Police Car" page"--Publisher's website.
65) Motorcycles
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Publisher
Abdo Reference
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Motorcycles can deliver messages, dash to the rescue, and even go off-road. They can be big and powerful or light and fast. This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of motorcycles, from the first motorized bicycle to the famous Harley-Davidson to the wheels of the future. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Mars is our closest neighbor, and a little robot named Curiosity is investigating the planet for us. Join for a tour of the place this rover calls home. Get to know Mars through the perspective of the adorable robot in charge of exploring it all. And this rover's birthday is a perfect time to celebrate curiosity. For nerdy parents, fans of space, or those who are just curious, relive the moment when the Curiosity rover sang itself happy birthday in...
67) Never say genius
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Series
Genius Files volume 2
Language
English
Description
As their cross-country journey with their parents continues through the midwest, twins Coke and Pepsi, now thirteen, again face strange assassins at such places as the first McDonald's restaurant and Cedar Point amusement park.
69) Space
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Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"This book explores the wonders and dangers of outer space, from Earth's barren Moon and the red surface of Mars to the airless emptiness of space itself. Find out all about spacecraft and the astronauts who ride them up into the void"--P. [4] of cover.
71) Go, go, go!
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Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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A group of dogs drive a variety of vehicles, stopping to let a flock of ducklings cross the street.
72) Pickup trucks
Author
Series
Blastoff! readers volume 2
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to pickup trucks. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"This truck-themed picture book offers a charming new spin on the classic lullaby "Hush, Little Baby," following a mother and child as they imagine taking the wheel of various vehicles, from a bulldozer to a front-end loader to a giant crane."--
74) Godslayers
Author
Series
Gearbreakers volume 2
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Eris and Sona are pitted against each other in the ongoing war between Godolia and the Badlands"--
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Come along on a space adventure to discover fun facts about satellites and how and why they are floating around in space!" -- Back cover.
"Images accompany information about Earth satellites. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Nosy Crow Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets, and solar-powered airplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .
78) And the cars go
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Description
Features a range of vrooming, chugging, and whispering vehicles driven by characters ranging from a beach-going family and hat-wearing royals to a noisy troupe of schoolchildren and a fretful ice-cream vendor.
Author
Series
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Finn loves trucks! In this book, Finn features some of his favorite space machines, like a spaceplane and a satellite, and with the help of the space squad explains the exciting job each one has when it comes to exploring space. Just lift the page to find out what each of Finn's fun trucks can do!
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
In a period of great conflict, a group of unlikely heroes led by Jyn Erso, a daring fugitive, and Cassian Andor, a rebel spy, band together on a desperate mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.
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