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Publisher
Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2023
Description
A former NASA astronaut inspires the next generation of space travelers with answers to all kids' questions on how people become astronauts, how they prepare for space travel, and what it's like to live and work in space.
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William Morrow, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
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"--
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Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
2021.
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"Astrid is training to go to space! But as she builds her shuttle, cooks astronaut food, and practices floating in zero gravity, Dad tells Astrid that the ship's construction is too dangerous, she's too little to cook alone, and she's not allowed to flood the bathroom. That night, when Astrid dreams she's an astronaut, the challenges she encounters are overwhelming. Astrid realizes she isn't as ready as she thought. Back on Earth, Astrid turns to...
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"Space travel is the best, but making space for friends is better. An imaginative only child named Avni enjoys the perks of being the only astronaut in her space station (a. k. a. home). She can take off whenever she wants, commands a whole rocket ship by herself, and never has to wait her turn. But when space exploration becomes too much work for a solo astronaut, she goes on a mission in her neighborhood to find a capable assistant ... with unexpected...
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In this book, a young girl imagines that the moon is her friend as it goes through its ever-changing phases. As a waxing crescent, the moon seems like it's playing peek-a-boo. As a waning gibbous, it looks like a bag of candies and cookies. Readers will learn the phases of the moon through this wonderfully imaginative story in rhyme. This book is sure to spark curiosity and wonder in young readers and encourage them to think critically about shapes...
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Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Thirteen-year-old Houston and his younger brother Robbie dream of becoming astronauts, but when Houston is accepted to the Junior Astronaut Recruitment Program he realizes that Robbie's dream may not be achievable due to his cerebral palsy, so he makes a new plan that shoots for the stars.
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Publisher
Mango Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
3... 2... 1... Bake Sale! Luna Muna, our fearless future space explorer, takes us on another adventure with some out-of-this-world treats in the mix! When Luna Muna's science class hosts a bake sale fundraiser, Luna opens her very own space café. Running a bakery isn't as easy as she expected! Just when everything is starting to look like one giant, galactic mess, Luna Muna discovers that teamwork and creativity just might be able to save the day......
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Yasmin wants to be an astronaut someday, but after a class trip to the space museum, she's not sure she's cut out for space flight. Then a tour of the mission control exhibit gives Yasmin another idea about how her future might lift off! Bestselling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family.
11) One Giant Leap
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* Editor's Pick, BookLife by Publishers Weekly
* Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards
I'm pretty sure I'm about to die in space. And I just turned twelve and a half.
Blast off with the four winners of the StellarKid Project on a trip to the International Space Station and then to the Gateway outpost orbiting the Moon! It's a dream come true until space junk collides with the ISS, turning their epic trip into a nightmare of survival. Alone aboard the...
12) Bug trouble!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
It's time for Buzz's team to go on their first official mission as Space Rangers! But will they remember their training?
13) Digital Dreams
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Is the resistance everything it seems, or is there an underlying agenda?
When Levi was selected to go to Acury once his time at Planet Camp was up, it is safe to say he was more than a little excited. Acury represented a chance to experience new things, learn from experts on the planet, and interact with like-minded individuals.
Only when he actually got there, it was nothing like that at all.
Locked doors, heightened security, and a strict schedule...
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Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most powerful, most inspiring heroes come together in a beautiful, exciting picture book that explores what it means to be a hero.
Carol Danvers's Captain Marvel has super-powers without equal. Monica Rambeau was a powerful woman with a powerful heritage even before she discovered her abilities. And Kamala Khan's Ms. Marvel is just beginning her Super Hero journey, following in the footsteps of her idols....
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Publisher
Reycraft Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"A little girl finds a sycamore tree named a "moon tree" and wonders why? When no one knows, her third-grade class is determined to find the answer. Their quest leads them to NASA, an extraordinary boy who grew up to be an astronaut, a broken metal container, and a story more fascinating than they could have ever imagined."
17) All systems whoa
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Series
Abby in orbit volume 3
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On Career Day, third-grader Abby Baxter is unsure of what she wants to do when she grows up, and when she accidentally makes a mistake that causes the space station's systems to go haywire, Abby must untangle the mess.
18) Mission: Moon
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Abby is taking a giant leap onto the lunar surface.
On a field trip to the moon, Abby is excited to try low-gravity bouncing and lunar rover rides. Unfortunately, her friend Gracie's older sister Claire is seriously spoiling the mood with her constant criticism of Abby. When Abby accidentally gets her friends trapped in an abandoned lab, she starts to wonder if Claire is right after all. Can Abby prove her wrong, escape the lab, and do something...
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"Based on extensive research and interviews with living members of the team of veterinarians, handlers, and psychologists who worked with the animals, The Astrochimps offers a fresh perspective on animal intelligence and the rise of the space age. Detailed back matter provides resources and calls to action for young readers to honor the astrochimps' legacy and advocate for the humane treatment of chimpanzees today"
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George takes a giant leap for monkeykind when he gets suited up and blasts off into space in this out-of-this-world interplanetary adventure.
This lively story captures George's adventure of becoming the first space monkey from the classic Curious George Gets a Medal.
Praise for the Curious George books
"What distinguishes the George stories is where the trouble is-almost never in a person, never in humanity. George lives in a super benign...
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