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2001: A Space Odyssey (Space Odyssey, #1)

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Author:

Arthur C. Clarke

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Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

The Veteran Of Four Space Flights And The American Record Holder For Consecutive Days Spent In Space, Scott Kelly Has Experienced Things Very Few Have. Now, He Takes Us Inside A Sphere Utterly Inimica...l To Human Life. He Describes Navigating The Extreme Challenge Of Long-term Spaceflight, Both Existential And Banal: The Devastating Effects On The Body; The Isolation From Everyone He Loves And The Comforts Of Earth; The Pressures Of Constant Close Cohabitation; The Catastrophic Risks Of Depressurization Or Colliding With Space Junk, And The Still More Haunting Threat Of Being Unable To Help Should Tragedy Strike At Home -- An Agonizing Situation Kelly Faced When, On Another Mission, His Twin Brother's Wife, Gabrielle Giffords, Was Shot While He Still Had Two Months In Space. Kelly's Humanity, Compassion, Humor, And Passion Resonate Throughout, As He Recalls His Rough-and-tumble New Jersey Childhood And The Youthful Inspiration That Sparked His Astounding Career, And As He Makes Clear His Belief That Mars Will Be The Next, Ultimately Challenging Step In American Spaceflight. Here We See The Triumph Of The Human Imagination, The Strength Of The Human Will, And The Boundless Wonder Of The Galaxy. Scott Kelly With Margaret Lazarus Dean. This Is A Borzoi Book. Includes Index.

Author:

Scott Kelly

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Space

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Author:

James A. Michener

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Space Explorers (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book, #4)

Hi, my name is Carlos. I'm one of the students in Ms. Frizzle's class. You've probably heard about Ms. Frizzle. She's always taking us on amazing field trips, and we learn tons about one of her favori...te subjects—science! One time Ms. Frizzle took us on a far-out adventure—all the way to outer space! We became real space explorers and learned all about the awesome solar system. But that's just the beginning. Get ready for the ride of your life! 4, 3, 2, 1... BLAST OFF!

Author:

Eva Moore

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Trips to the Moon

Lucian was born c. 125 A.D. in Samosata in Syria which was part of the Roman Empire. He introduced modern fictional themes like voyages to the moon, extraterrestrial life and wars between planets cent...uries before Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. He could actually be called the Father of Science Fiction. Lucian shows himself to be a man with a great imagination and the ability to write with humor. Although much of the humor is lost on modern man much still remains. Reading Trips to the Moon is am excellent look at the very beginning of science fiction. This book will peak the reader's curiosity and finding other works by Lucian will be a literary treat.

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Lucian of Samosata

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Little Kids First Big Book of Space

This Beautiful Book Is The Latest Addition To The National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book Series. These Colorful Pages Will Introduce Young Children To The Wonders Of Space, With Colourful Illu...strations By David Aguilar And Simple Text That Is Perfect For Beginning Readers Or For Reading Aloud. Ages 7+. By Catherine D. Hughes ; Illustrated By David A. Aguilar.

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Catherine D. Hughes

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Galactic Exploration

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Author:

Peter Cawdron

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The Art of Space Travel

The Art Of Space Travel By Nina Allan Is A Science Fiction Novelette. In 2047, A First Manned Mission To Mars Ended In Tragedy. Thirty Years Later, A Second Expedition Is Preparing To Launch. As House...keeper Of The Hotel Where Two Of The Astronauts Will Give Their Final Press Statements, Emily Finds The Mission Intruding Upon Her Thoughts More And More. Emily's Mother, Moolie, Has A Message To Give Her, But Moolie's Memories Are Fading. As The Astronauts' Visit Draws Closer, The Unearthing Of A More Personal History Is About To Alter Emily's World Forever. At The Publisher's Request, This Title Is Being Sold Without Digital Rights Management Software (drm) Applied.

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Nina Allan

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The High Frontier: Human Colonies in Space (Apogee Books Space)

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Author:

Gerard K. O'Neill

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Planets of Adventure

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Author:

Murray Leinster

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