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How does a spacecraft reach the moon

Explains the science that makes journeys to the Moon and other space travel possible.

Amazing feats of aerospace engineering

An examination of the history of aerospace engineering that explores the Saturn V moon rocket, the International Space Station, and the world's largest passenger jet.

Almost underwear

the how a piece of cloth traveled from Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars
2024
"Here is the amazing true story of how a single piece of cloth-originally destined to become underwear-was used in the design of the Wright brothers' Flyer, traveled to the Moon with Apollo 11, and is currently wandering Mars on Ingenuity"--.
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The Apollo chronicles

engineering America's first moon missions
2019
Discusses America's first missons to the Moon, including the key physical hurdles, focusing on the engineers' work and personalities.

Shooting for the stars with a rocket scientist

2019
"In every neighborhood across the country, there's a young dreamer who looks up at the stars and wants to know more. This volume provides an essential outlet for exploration, discovery, and engagement with the cosmos for budding space scientists. Packed with activities that can easily be done at home, as well as vivid, full-color photography and graphics, this book is the missing link between a curious mind and a career as a rocket scientist. And the best part is that it's written with accessible, age-appropriate language in a clean yet captivating way"--Provided by the publisher.
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Rocket science and spacecraft fundamentals

2018
This book about human accomplishments in rocket science covers the history of rocketry since the advent of rocket-powered missiles, as well as today's triumphs and our hopes for the future.

International Space Station

This title is all about the out-of-this-world International Space Station that has been orbiting Earth since 1998. Readers will learn all about its construction, updates throughout the years, the people who work on it, and its uses.
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Engineering the International Space Station

2018
An introduction to the planning and construction of the International Space Station.
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The benefits of spaceflight and space exploration

2018
Text and color illustrations explore space exploration, as well as the advantages, opportunities, and mysteries resources from spaceflight provide.

Solar-wind-riding electric sail

Meet NASA inventor Bruce Wiegmann and his team's
2017
"A volume explaining engineer Bruce Wiegmann's plan to create a space craft that will harness the power of solar wind to propel itself towards the edge of the solar system"--.

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