exploration

A tale of survival in the Arctic tells the story of Ejnar Mikkelson's 1910 search for the diaries of a previous expedition, describing how Mikkelson and mechanic Iver Iverson suffered through three years of every Arctic misery, including starvation, storms, and shipwreck.

"From Olympus Mons and Mariner Valley, to the chaos terrain and Phobos and Deimos, [Mars,] the Red Planet, is ready to be visited, cataloged, and explored. Readers will discover what the longest-ever road trip would be like, what to expect on the planet's surface, and what potential dangers face them once they get there. Full-color photos highlight Mars's geography and landmarks. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological advancements, hypothesize future endeavors and inventions, and solve problems and challenges astronauts might face. An activity at the end lets readers think about what they learned in a hands-on way"--Provided by publisher.

"Explorers Troop 301 has explored a lot of planets hoping to find a place to call home. But their latest mission feels like the most boring ever--until they get chased by giant ANTibodies straight into the planet's open mouth! Can Finn and his friends make it through all thirty-five stomachs, battle an army of ants, out-whiz a super-computer in a deadly game of trivia, and find a way out? Or are they doomed to be part of the planet's balanced diet?"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of space exploration and the science of outer space.

"Through . . . up-to-date information about the latest technology and space exploration, readers will learn about the search for life in space"--Provided by publisher.

"Alan Shepard Jr. became the first American in space in 1961. His 15-minute mission showed that humans could survive a wild ride atop a rocket. In a speech to Congress just 20 days later, President John F. Kennedy declared 'I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth.' This title takes readers on the journey through the amazing successes and heartbreaking tragedies of astronauts reading the moon, complete with NASA and historical photographs correlating with the main text"--Provided by publisher.

"For thousands of years, mankind has looked up at the starry skies and dreamed about slipping the bonds of Earth. Today, humans have traveled into and lived in space, but we're still learning more about this solar system we call home, with its sun, planets, and many moons, asteroids, and comets. . . Young readers [will learn] details about the history of space travel in our solar system, from the earliest experiments and flights to plans for the future"--Provided by publisher.

"This book examines the famous space missions that NASA is known for, like Apollo 11, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Mars rovers"--OCLC.

"This book covers the planets in our solar system and galaxies beyond the Milky Way, including stories about astronauts life in space, the exoplanets, and the search for life on other planets; it features fun facts, games, hands-on activities, jokes, and more"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated introduction to space exploration, discussing the moon, Mars, the International Space Station, and more.