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The stellar story of space travel

Text and illustrations explore what we have learned from going into space.

Vasco N??ez de Balboa

first European to reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World
A brief biography of Vasco N??ez de Balboa, discussing how how he rose to great power through his sailing abilities even though he was born into a respected but poor family.

Francisco V?zquez de Coronado

first European to reach the Grand Canyon
"In a pattern anyone familiar with the European explorers of the 1500s will recognize, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado set out in search of land and treasure. Following in the footsteps of Hernan Cortes, Coronado set out for the New World in hopes of claiming land and wealth for Spain ... [This book describes] the Coronado expedition from Mexico to Kansas as ...[he] sought in vain for the mythical seven cities of gold"--Provided by publisher.

This or that questions about space and beyond

you decide!
Provides intriguing questions and information related to space and prompts readers to pick one choice or the other.

Astronauts

2019
"In Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts, readers ages 8 through 11 explore the lives of some of the world's most amazing female astronauts. Bonnie Dunbar, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Sunita Williams, and Serena Au??n-Chancellor are all pioneers in the field of space exploration. These women trained for years to develop the skills necessary to become astronauts, taking risks and pushing the limits of what we know about life in space"--Back cover.

Honor lost

2020
"Zara's street smarts may not be enough when their enemy could be anywhere, destroying civilizations and picking his teeth with the bones. With human enemies, alien creatures, and mechanical stalkers on her tail, it's down to the wire for Zara to save the galaxy-and the people she calls home-before the godking consumes them all"--Provided by publisher.
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Space missions

2021
Discusses space missions with people, space probes, and rovers, and the future of space missions.

To the moon and back

my Apollo 11 adventure : a pop-up book
2018
"[A] pop-Up book for kids about the historic Apollo 11 landing, on its 50th anniversary"--Provided by publisher.

Space myths, busted!

"Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about space. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is"--Provided by publisher.

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