Nick and Sally, the Cat said, get ready to race and meet Astronaut Audrey way up in space. She has a surprise. Hurry! Jump in! Our space adventure is about to begin!...
This stellar book introduces kids to outer space through in-depth info and comic book adventure. Along the way, kids follow explorer Bethany Ehlmann, a member of the NASA Mars Rover Curiosity mission, and her lovable robo-dog, Rover, as they study and protect our amazing solar system.
Blast off into space with this Hidden Pictures puzzle book! Featuring over 100 out-of-this-world scenes and more than 1,800 hidden objects to find in Highlights trademark black-and-white puzzles, Space Puzzles is a perfect gift for future astronauts ages 6-12. With illustrations of astronaut activities, wacky aliens, and more otherworldly adventures, kids will love puzzling and giggling their way through this galactic collection. Can you find the peanut on a planet or spy the banana in orbit? Space Puzzles is sure to please every space-loving child! This 144-page book is great for on-the-go travel (on Earth or outer space!), after-school fun or screen-free entertainment on rainy days. Each space-themed puzzle is carefully designed to engage and entertain children while honing their concentration skills, visual perception, critical-thinking ability and attention to detail. Finding the hidden objects gives puzzlers a confidence boost, making it great for the entire family.
New York Times bestseller * Best Book of the Year from The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library The One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home. Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name. Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from the NASA scientists who assemble him, he begins to develop humanlike feelings. Maybe there’s a problem with his programming…. Human emotions or not, launch day comes, and Res blasts off to Mars, accompanied by a friendly drone helicopter named Fly. But Res quickly discovers that Mars is a dangerous place filled with dust storms and giant cliffs. As he navigates Mars’s difficult landscape, Res is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration. As millions of people back on Earth follow his progress, will Res have the determination, courage, and resilience to succeed… and survive?
On June 10, 2003, a little rover named Spirit blasted off on a rocket headed for Mars. On July 7, 2003, a twin rover named Opportunity soared through the solar system with the same mission: to find out if Mars ever had water that could have supported life.A thrilling addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series, The Mighty Mars Rovers tells the greatest space robot adventure of all time through the eyes and heart of Steven Squyres, professor of astronomy at Cornell University and lead scientist on the mission. This suspenseful page-turner captures the hair-raising human emotions felt during the adventures with two tough rovers."
Welcome to Spellbound, Magic Wagon's brand new hi-lo imprint! In Mars Bound, teenagers Braden Green, Gabriel Lopez and Misty Everest are on a spaceship bound for a colony on Mars. When a saboteur causes a malfunction that kills the ship's crew, the three teens must take control and figure out how to get the ship and its passengers safely to Mars. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Follow the course of NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers Mission. Learn how scientists determined that there was once water on Mars and how they resolved problems with the rovers in order to prolong the mission.
Embark on a thrilling journey through time with 'From Footsteps to Flight: A Child's History of Transportation'! This vividly illustrated book takes young readers on an exciting adventure, exploring how people have traveled from the days of prehistoric walking trails to the futuristic possibilities of teleportation. Each page bursts with colorful illustrations and engaging stories, showcasing different modes of transport - from horse-drawn carriages and majestic sailing ships to high-speed trains and beyond. Perfect for curious minds aged 2 to 7, this book not only teaches the history of transportation but also inspires teamwork, innovation, and the spirit of exploration. It's a captivating introduction to the wonders of human movement and how it has shaped our world, making it a must-have for little learners ready to explore the past, present, and future of travel!
Extreme Parkour presents the thrills and spills of this intriguing extreme sport. The carefully written, considerate text will hold the readers' interest and allow for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.
The Hoods are missing, and Robyn knows someone is trying to use them to get to her. Can she outsmart the villain before it's too late? Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.