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• The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet

  Virts, Terry, 1967-

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  A guide to leaving the planet—from someone who's actually done it! Former astronaut Terry Virts takes readers on a journey through the ins and outs of astronaut life, such as training, piloting a ship, and working in space.

• Black Holes

  Green, Joel, 1978-

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  Explore the mysteries of black holes, where gravity is so strong that nothing escapes. This book takes you on an exciting journey, revealing cutting-edge technology along the way.

• A Day in the Life of An Astronaut, Mars, and the Distant Stars

  Barfield, Mike,

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  Featuring miscellaneous facts about the solar system, space travel, the life of astronauts, and the exploration of outer space.

• Disaster Strikes!

  the Most Dangerous Space Missions of All Time

  Kluger, Jeffrey,

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  A collection of twelve stories about space missions gone wrong.

• Discovering New Planets

  Jemison, Mae, 1956-

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  Engaging text provides insights into space exploration, from legendary astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison.

• Impact!

  Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World

  Rusch, Elizabeth,

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  By looking on the ground at historical asteroid craters and present-day falls, and up into space for the big ones yet to come, a wide variety of scientists are trying to figure out how to track asteroids—and how to avoid devastating impacts.

• The Night Sky

  Hulick, Kathryn,

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  This field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky, such as planets, constellations, galaxies, moons, and star clusters.

• Our Solar System

  Regan, Lisa, 1971-

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  This entertaining and information-packed book is brimming with fascinating facts about planets, historical scientific discoveries, and memorable statistics.

• Planetarium

  Prinja, Raman, 1961-

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  Showcases dozens of full-color space images in a gallery format, complemented by scientific information and brief descriptions.

• Space Exploration

  Basher, Simon,

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  Bite-sized nuggets of information, presented in a playful first-person voice, introduce readers to topics in space exploration and the spacecraft used for it.

• Space Junk

  the Dangers of Polluting Earth's Orbit

  Young, Karen Romano,

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  Explores the increasing presence of space debris, delving into strategies for its retrieval and proper disposal.

• Where Is Our Solar System?

  Sabol, Stephanie,

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  This captivating book chronicles the beginning of the modern age of astronomy, then follows later discoveries, including NASA's current missions in space.

• Wonders of the Night Sky

  Astronomy Starts With Just Looking Up

  Prinja, Raman, 1961-

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  For thousands of years, people have gazed at the sky, eager to grasp its wonders. This book helps readers explore the visible parts of our universe and connect with the science behind the stars.