Julesburg Public Library

History of space exploration

Discusses the first men and women who traveled into space, from Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to John Glenn. The world held its breath in July 1969 as it watched the first humans leave footprints on the Moon. Decades later, the lure of space exploration still sparks our imaginations. How did it all begin, and where else will it lead? This series chronicles the history of space exploration, from the invention of the rocket in China in the thirteenth...

2) Space shuttles

Author

Kerrod, Robin

Series

Pub. Date

2005

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 2

Description

Discover more
Space Explorers

Presents a history of the Space Shuttle program from its earliest success with the Columbia mission.

3) Night sky

Author

Sparrow, Giles

Series

Pub. Date

c2012

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3

Description

Presents an introduction to astronomy and the constellations, planets, and galaxies.

4) The Apollo missions

Author

Richards, Patti

Series

Pub. Date

[2018]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to land on the moon. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.-

5) Building reusable rockets

Author

Vogt, Gregory

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Describes different types of rockets and how they work, including Falcon 9, New Shepard, Lynx, and SpaceShipTwo.--

6) Finding earthlike planets

Author

Kruesi, Liz

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Looks at the science behind the discovery of extrasolar planets and the actions scientists are taking to learn more about them.--

7) Missions to Mars

Author

Vogt, Gregory

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to send spacecraft to Mars. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.--

8) NASA and the astronauts

Author

Amstutz, Lisa J

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1

Description

On February 20, 1962, John Glenn strapped himself into the seat of the Friendship 7. He was about to become the third American in space and the first American to orbit Earth. Find out more in NASA and the Astronauts, one of the titles in the Space Exploration series.

9) The Space Shuttle missions

Author

Richards, Patti

Series

Pub. Date

[2018]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Describes different types of shuttle program and its missions, including Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and Atlantis.--

10) Space stations

Author

Hogan, Christa C

Series

Pub. Date

[2018]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Explores space stations, including Mir Space Station and the International Space Station.

11) Voyage to Pluto

Author

Kruesi, Liz

Series

Pub. Date

[2018]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to send a spacecraft to Pluto. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.-

12) Breakthroughs in Mars exploration

Author

Kenney, Karen Latchana

Series

Pub. Date

[2019]

Description

"This high-interest book introduces readers to recent breakthroughs and fascinating up-to-date information about exploration and discoveries on Mars."--

13) Breakthroughs in planet and comet research

Author

Kenney, Karen Latchana

Series

Pub. Date

[2019]

Description

"Inspired by science headlines, this book explores new discoveries, technological achievements, and exciting new research on planets."--

14) Breakthroughs in space travel

Author

Mara, Wil

Series

Pub. Date

[2019]

Description

"This book covers the most fascinating new space-travel discoveries in recent years. Inspired by science headlines, the book explores new discoveries, technological achievements, and exciting new research into the final frontier"--

15) Breakthroughs in stars research

Author

Peterson, Christy

Series

Pub. Date

[2019]

Description

"This thrilling journey from our own star to stars at the farthest reaches of the universe includes incredible NASA photographs, STEM Focus sidebars, and lively, age-appropriate text."--

16) Breakthroughs in the search for extraterrestrial life

Author

Kenney, Karen Latchana

Series

Pub. Date

[2019]

Description

True book
Space exploration)

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

17) The International Space Station

Author

Rector, Rebecca Kraft

Series

Pub. Date

2022.

Description

Space exploration)
True Book Space Exploration

"A new set of True Books on Space Exploration"--

18) Mars rovers

Author

Cohn, Jessica

Series

Pub. Date

2022.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1

Description

"A new set of True Books on Space Exploration"--

19) Colonizing Mars

Author

Gagne, Tammy

Series

Space exploration

Pub. Date

[2023]

Description

"Scientists hope to one day build a colony on Mars. There are still many challenges to overcome. Colonists will need food, water, and safe shelters. The conditions on the planet can be very dangerous. Colonizing Mars covers how space explorers plan to travel to Mars and establish colonies there."--

20) Living in space

Author

Wolny, Philip

Series

Space exploration

Pub. Date

[2023]

Description