Children’s / Teenage general interest: Space, stars and the solar system

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Book SynopsisLearn all about the Mars Opportunity Rover "Oppy" in this fictionalized account of the space exploration robot's time on the red planet.Mixing humor with solid space and rover facts, this picture book gives an inside look into Opportunity's time on Mars. An interplanetary detective, Oppy spent 15 years on the red planet taking thousands of pictures and making groundbreaking discoveries that she transmitted to scientists and engineers back on Earth. From joyriding on Olympus Mons, to racing away from a treacherous dust storm, Oppy's adventure in space--combined with her grit and perseverance--will inspire and educate young readers of all ages.Trade Review"A valedictory tip of the hat to the Opportunity rover...(a) timely addition considering that interest in sending new probes—and people—to the red planet is ramping up." —Kirkus Reviews"For more than 14 years, the Opportunity rover on Mars followed instructions from NASA scientists and sent back information. McGowan lightly fictionalizes the rover's story, while Carter’s dynamic digital artwork brings Oppy to life as an appealing character on an important mission. An attractive picture book introducing the Mars Exploration Program." —Booklist "Inspired by Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity...McGowan’s fictionalized telling describes Oppy’s various duties on the surface of the planet... subtly textured digital spreads have a retro, sherbet-toned palette... this narrative will prove engaging for those interested in robotics and space." —Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisAstronaut Alan Shepard's mission: Fly to the moon. Study it in more detail than ever before. Hit a golf ball in low gravity. But how far? Find out in this engaging STEM/STEAM picture book. In 1971, Alan Shepard and his fellow astronauts made their way to the Moon in the cramped Apollo 14 capsule. Their mission: Study the moon in more detail than ever before. While the world watched on TV, Shepard and Edgar Mitchell gathered rock and soil samples wearing stiff, heavy spacesuits. But Alan Shepard had a secret hidden in his sock: two tiny golf balls. Golf was Shepard's favorite sport. And since the moon has virtually no atmosphere and gravity that is only a fraction of the Earth's, a golf ball should have been able to go far. But did it? Here's the little-known but true story of an experiment that may have started as a stunt, but ended up making people think differently about the moon, ask questions, and look for answers.Trade Review"The author adds plenty of carefully researched detail to a story that is usually barely mentioned in histories, if at all, and, at the end, a very helpful overview of every Apollo mission and what it accomplished." —Kirkus Reviews"The extensive back matter briefly summarizes each Apollo moon mission as well as Shepard’s career as an astronaut. A fresh approach to the history of space exploration." —Booklist"Kelly’s well-researched retelling of this unusual story...does a little fact-checking on Shepard, who...became the 'first human to play a sport on the Moon.' ­Fotheringham’s digital art uses a limited color palette that gives the story a vintage feel." —The Horn Book“Tee Time on the Moon introduces readers to the thrill of the Apollo missions while inspiring them to see connections between our life on Earth and the exploration of the Moon and space. The book is engaging, informative, and an excellent distillation of the magic and innovation of the Apollo era.”—Dr. Waleed Abdalati, former NASA Chief Scientist “People have always been fascinated by the Moon. The Apollo missions only increased that fascination. When you add in a great astronaut who decides to play golf on the Moon, you have Tee Time on the Moon, a thriller that will keep young readers mesmerized. It is great to find a writer and artist who have created a book that engages students in science and technology.”—Farouk El-Baz, secretary, Lunar Landing Site Selection Committee for the Apollo program“David Kelly captures the adventure and playful spirit of Apollo 14 in this delightful retelling of Alan Shephard’s journey to the Moon.” —Teasel Muir-Harmony,Curator of the Apollo Collection, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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Book SynopsisColor with Stickers! Creative kids will love to color with stickers in this exciting sticker-activity series! Features more than 125 stickers, 10 pull-out pages, and fun facts about space exploration, the planets, and more on the back of each page.Children can color with stickers as they place the numbered stickers, found on the sticker pages at the back of the book, on the corresponding number on each page to complete the picture. Young learners who are intrigued by space will love this sticker-activity book, which features more than 125 stickers, dozens of facts, and perforated pages. Young readers can learn how much fuel is needed to launch a space shuttle; why astronauts wear jet packs; how fast the International Space Station can travel around Earth; how much an astronaut''s space suit costs; and many more interesting fun facts! Welcome to a world of coloring with stickers! Children can create pictures by matching the numbered stickers in the back of the book to the numbers on each picture. Each book in the Color with Stickers series includes more than 125 stickers to create exciting scenes!

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