exploration

"Sadie Sprocket is a girl with a big dream ... to go to Mars! No one has been to Mars (yet!), so of course that's where Sadie sets her sights. She learns everything she can about the planet and space, then assembles her crew of trusty stuffed animals. Together they build a rocket and prepare for the historic journey. And then finally ... blastoff!"--Provided by publisher.

Explores various myths about explorers in the Americas.

"Learn all about the Mars Opportunity Rover ('Oppy') in this fictionalized account of the space exploration robot's time on the red planet"--Provided by publisher.

"Val and her new friend Wallace get lost on the moon and must work together to return home"--OCLC.

Looks at the surface of Mars using photographs taken by HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment).

"What kinds of robots can be found in space, and what do they do? Help readers learn all about how robots are used in outer space with informative, engaging text and stunning photographs straight from space experts."--.

Miguel Villac? Y?cotl dreams of finding gold and in his quest, witnesses the discovery and conquest of America.

Discusses the secret story of Christopher Columbus' voyage from Europe to the Americas in the late fifteenth century, covering his challenge to map makers by sailing west in search of a new passage to India. Includes a CD.

A year after his mother disappeared in her hot air balloon, Seraphin and his father receive a clue that sends them to a Bavarian castle where lurks a force that would stop at nothing to conquer the stars.

Today the class is going on a field trip to Mars. What will they encounter? Readers will enjoy the fun on the Red Planet.