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The benefits of spaceflight and space exploration / by Porterfield, Jason,author.(CARDINAL)669658;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Keeping the world connected -- Understanding Earth -- The technology of space -- Getting to know the solar system -- Exploring galactic frontiers.For millennia, humanity has looked to the stars with wonder and longing. The dream of taking flight and exploring the solar system was realized in the 1950s, when the first satellites and manned orbital missions were launched. Humans continue to send scientific instruments, telescopes, and astronauts into space in an effort to learn more about the universe and about Earth. This title will explain the practical and scientific benefits of space exploration, from tracking climate change to global cooperation through shared research.Grades 5-8.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Space flight; Aerospace engineering; Technological innovations;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Space scientists / by Hulick, Kathryn,author.(CARDINAL)405863;
Includes bibliographical references (page 104) and index.Exploring Mars -- The race to space -- Life as an astronaut -- Mysterious moons -- Catching comets and asteroids -- Searching for other earths -- The expanding universe -- Into the unknown.This book examines the human explorers who are uncovering new information about space, whether they launch into space themselves or explore the cosmos through telescopes and sophisticated scientific instruments.
Subjects: Space sciences; Aerospace engineering; Scientists; Discoveries in geography; Adventure and adventurers; Astronautics; Cosmology;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Far side of the Moon : Apollo 8 commander Frank Borman and the woman who gave him wings / by Jorgensen, Liisa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-305) and index."Far Side of the Moon is the untold, fully authorized story of the lives of Frank and Susan Borman. One was a famous astronaut--an instrumental part of the Apollo space program--but the other was just as much a warrior. This real-life love story is far from a fairy tale. Life as a military wife was beyond demanding, but Susan always rose to the occasion. When Frank joined NASA and was selected to command the first mission to orbit the moon, that meant putting on a brave face for the world as her husband risked his life for the space race. The pressure and anxiety were overwhelming, and eventually Susan's well-hidden depression and alcoholism finally came to light. Frank had to come to terms with how his "mission above all else" mentality contributed to his wife's suffering. As Susan healed, she was able to begin helping others who suffered in silence from mental illness and addiction. Discover how Frank and Susan's love and commitment to each other is still overcoming life's challenges, even beyond their years as an Apollo commander and the founder of the Astronaut Wives Club." --
Subjects: Biographies.; Borman, Frank, 1928-; Borman, Frank, 1928-; Borman, Susan.; Astronauts' spouses; Astronauts; Depressed persons; Women alcoholics;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Great discoveries and inventions that helped explore earth and space / by Casanellas, Antonio.(CARDINAL)659433; Garousi, Ali.(CARDINAL)394008;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Explains how early inventions, including those of the sundial and compass, as well as more recent discoveries, have helped scientists explore outer space; includes science experiments relating to these instruments.
Subjects: Astronautics;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Rock instrumental classics. [sound recording]. by Dale, Dick, performer.; Fortune, Johnny, performer.; Nitzsche, Jack, performer.; Del Rey, Teisco, author of notes.; Forte, Dan, 1950-, author of notes.; Inglot, Bill, remastering engineer. [1]; Perry, Ken, remastering engineer. [1]; McLees, David, compilation producer. [1]; Stewart, Gary, 1957-, compilation producer. [1]; Austin, James, compilation producer. [1]; Ochs, Michael, photographer. [1]; Peterson, Gary, researcher. [1]; Myers, Ted, researcher. [1]; Astronauts (Musical group), performer.; Belairs (Musical group), performer.; Challengers (Musical group), performer.; Chantays (Musical group), performer.; Crossfires (Musical group), performer.; Del-Tones (Musical group), performer.; Eddie & the Showmen (Musical group), performer.; Frogmen (Musical group), performer.; Lively Ones (Musical group), performer.; Mar-Kets (Musical group), performer.; Pyramids (Musical group), performer.; Surfaris (Musical group), performer.; Tornadoes (Musical group), performer.; Ventures (Musical group), performer.;
Pipeline (Chantays) (2:23) [1, 2] -- Mr. Moto (The Belairs) (2:12) [1, 2] -- Wipe out (The Surfaris) (2:41) [1, 2] -- Underwater (The Frogmen) (2:08) [1, 2] -- Miserlou (Dick Dale & The Del-Tones) (2:16) [1, 2] -- Diamond Head (The Ventures) (2:04) [1, 2] -- Baja (The Astronauts) (2:28) [1, 2] -- Surfer's stomp (The Mar-Kets) (1:59) [1, 2] -- Bustin' surfboards (The Tornadoes) (2:30) [1, 2] -- Penetration (The Pyramids) (2:05) [1, 2] -- Mr. Rebel (Eddie & The Showmen) (1:59) [1, 2] -- Fiberglass jungle (The Crossfires) (2:14) [1, 2] -- K-39 (The Challengers) (2:14) [1, 2] -- Point Panic (The Surfaris) (2:19) [1, 2] -- Let's go trippin' (Dick Dale & The Del-Tones) (2:09) [1, 2] -- Surf rider (The Lively Ones) (3:22) [1, 2] -- Soul surfer (Johnny Fortune) (2:34) [1, 2] -- The lonely surfer (Jack Nitzsche) (2:35). [1, 2] Various performers.
Subjects: Surf music.; Rock instrumental music.; Rock music ; Popular instrumental music.;
© p1994. [1, 2, 4, 6], Rhino,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Getting a feel for lunar craters : a tactile view / by Runyon, Cassandra,author,editor,graphic designer.; Hurd, David,1962-author,editor.(CARDINAL)822138; Minafra, Joseph,author,editor.; Matelock, John,graphic designer.(CARDINAL)818562; United States.National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(CARDINAL)137327; Lunar Science Institute.(CARDINAL)818960;
"Today, our understanding of the Moon has been enhanced by human exploration, orbiting satellites, and modern technology. New imaging from high-resolution cameras has enabled scientists to map the surface and subsurface. Soon, robotic missions will go to the Moon and return more rock samples and future explorers will once again place their footprints in the Moon's ٢soil٣ or regolith, just as the Apollo astronauts did 50 years ago. Until then, we continue to learn more about the dynamics that have shaped the Moon's landscape by ٢viewing٣ the Moon through the eyes of instruments that uncover clues that lead us ever closer to understanding the Moon and its significance. This book is designed to give you the basics about lunar craters and basin formation and a bit of history on America's Apollo spacecraft and the astronaut's spacesuit."--companion PDF.
Subjects: Braille books.; Tactile works.; Illustrated works.; Lunar craters;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 8
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Cosmos : the infographic book of space / by Lowe, Stuart,author.(CARDINAL)622795; North, Chris(Chris E.),author.(CARDINAL)428980;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-224).Space exploration -- Solar system -- Telescopes -- The sun -- Stars -- Galaxies -- Cosmology -- Other worlds -- Miscellaneous.Starting with the Big Bang itself, we explore the secret lives of galaxies and stars, and examine the thousand new planets now discovered beyond the Solar System-- checking out their viability for alien life. We chronicle the incredible instruments and machines that are discovering the hidden secrets of the Universe, from 'telescopes' deep under the Antarctic ice to robotic explorers on distant worlds. We investigate the astounding technology used by human astronauts as they push out beyond the Moon to Mars-- and on towards the stars.
Subjects: Cosmology.; Astronomy.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Return to FACTopia! : follow the trail of 400 more facts / by Hale, Kate,1954-author.; Smith, Andy,1973-illustrator.(CARDINAL)339220;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Welcome back to FACTopia! -- Morning -- The Sun -- Northern Lights -- The Arctic -- Caves -- Bats -- Fruit -- Seeds -- Flowers -- Bees -- Honey -- Ancient Egypt -- Cats -- Dogs -- World's wackiest restaurants -- The ocean -- Whales -- Prehistoric animals -- Sharks -- Skin -- Camouflage -- Smell -- The brain -- Jellyfish -- Venom & poison -- Snakes -- Tongues -- Muscles -- Bottoms -- Boo -- Birds -- Extraordinary houses -- Mirrors -- Genius animals -- Great apes -- Planes -- Wings -- World records -- Microscopic things -- Tyrannosaurus rex -- Sport -- Vegetables -- Astronauts -- The Moon -- Heavy things -- Light things -- Feathers -- Elephants -- Animal communication -- Unusual musical instruments -- Loud things -- Quiet things -- Libraries -- Lions -- Hair -- Crazy competitions -- Dancing -- History's mysteries -- Strange shapes -- Ears -- Deserts -- Ants -- Boats -- Bananas -- Celebrations -- Sugar & sweets -- Electricity -- Lightning -- Amazing lakes -- Parks -- Gemstones -- Planets -- Extreme weather -- Frogs -- Jumping -- Octopuses -- Blood -- Waterfalls -- Tall things -- Short things -- Clouds -- Hats -- Armour -- Horses -- Mushrooms & fungi -- Night.Every fact is connected in weird and wonderful ways. Follow a trail that sweeps from facts about snowball fights to facts about volcanoes to facts about blue whales to facts about earwax. You can choose your own route through these facts - stick to the path or zoom to a complete different (but still connected) part of FACTopia! Where will your curiosity take you? --Back cover.IG 990 LIG990L
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Handbooks and manuals.; Illustrated works.; Reference works.; Informational works.; Miscellanées.; Ouvrages illustrés.; Ouvrages de référence.; Documents d'information.; Guides et manuels.; Curiosities and wonders; Culture; Nature; Science; Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc.; Curiosities and wonders.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Excellent experiments with electricity and magnetism / by Canavan, Thomas,1956-author.(CARDINAL)397978;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Be a tinsel pilot -- The electric pencil -- Funny headlight -- The bitter battery -- Potato power -- On a roll -- Magnetic breakfast -- Homemade compass -- Electric UFO -- The magic straws -- Electro-music -- A switch in time.Ever wonder how astronauts are able to breathe a continuous supply of oxygen in space? This hands-on approach to electricity and magnetism lets readers conduct experiments to answer this and other fascinating questions! Readers will love learning that the scientific principles they re applying at home have real-world applications. For example, they ll rock out on their own electric drums while learning about technological advances in professional instruments. Simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by detailed photographs make each activity accessible, while handy tips ensure readers safety and fun. Budding scientists will enjoy exploring the recommended twists and additions to experiments.
Subjects: Electricity; Magnetism;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Bringing Columbia home : the untold story of a lost space shuttle and her crew / by Leinbach, Michael D.,author.(CARDINAL)355966; Collins, Eileen(Eileen Marie),1956-writer of afterword.(CARDINAL)355964; Crippen, Robert L.,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)280850; Ward, Jonathan H.,author.(CARDINAL)355965;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Foreword by Robert Crippen -- Silence and shock -- Good things come to people who wait -- The foam strike -- Landing day -- Recovery day 1 -- Assessing the situation -- Searching for the crew -- Columbia is going home in a coffin -- Walkers, divers, and spotters -- Their mission became our mission -- Reconstructing Columbia -- Healing and closure -- Preserving and learning from Columbia -- The beginning of the end -- Celebrating 25,000 heroes -- Epilogue by Eileen Collins."Mike Leinbach was the launch director of the space shuttle program when Columbia disintegrated on reentry before a nation's eyes on February 1, 2003. And it would be Mike Leinbach who would be a key leader in the search and recovery effort as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, the US Forest Service, and dozens more federal, state, and local agencies combed an area of rural east Texas the size of Rhode Island for every piece of the shuttle and her crew they could find. Assisted by hundreds of volunteers, it would become the largest ground search operation in US history. For the first time, here is the definitive inside story of the Columbia disaster and recovery and the inspiring message it ultimately holds. In the aftermath of tragedy, people and communities came together to help bring home the remains of the crew and nearly 40 percent of shuttle, an effort that was instrumental in piecing together what happened so the shuttle program could return to flight and complete the International Space Station. Bringing Columbia Home shares the deeply personal stories that emerged as NASA employees looked for lost colleagues and searchers overcame immense physical, logistical, and emotional challenges and worked together to accomplish the impossible. Featuring a foreword and epilogue by astronauts Robert Crippen and Eileen Collins, this is an incredible narrative about best of humanity in the darkest of times and about how a failure at the pinnacle of human achievement became a story of cooperation and hope."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Columbia (Spacecraft); Astronauts; Search and rescue operations; Space shuttles; Space vehicle accidents; Space vehicles;
Available copies: 15 / Total copies: 15
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