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1) Living in space

Author

Baker, David

Series

Exploring space

Publisher

Weigl Publishers

Pub. Date

[2009]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

2) The space shuttle

Author

Zuehlke, Jeffrey

Series

Mighty movers

Publisher

Lerner

Pub. Date

[2007]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Simple explanation of the launch and journey of a space shuttle.

3) Liftoff!

Author

Bredeson, Carmen

Series

Rookie read-about science

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

c2003

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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A simple overview of some of the preparations leading up to the launch of a space shuttle.

4) Getting ready for space

Author

Bredeson, Carmen

Series

Rookie read-about science

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

c2003

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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A simple overview of the training that astronauts go through for missions on the space shuttle.

5) Space shuttles

Author

Kerrod, Robin

Series

History of space exploration

Publisher

World Almanac Library

Pub. Date

[2005]

Accelerated Reader

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

Language

English

Description

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Explores the successes of the shuttle program, including the daring recovery and repair of satellites by space-walking astronauts, and examines the human and technological costs of its tragic failures, such as the losses the Challenger and Columbia.