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Rise of the rocket girls [large print] : the women who propelled us, from missiles to the moon to Mars / by Holt, Nathalia,1980-(CARDINAL)406284;
Includes bibliographical references.Preface -- January 1958 : launch day -- 1940s -- Up, up, and away -- Headed west -- 1950s -- Rockets rising -- Miss guided missile -- Holding back -- Ninety days and ninety minutes -- Moonglow -- 1960s -- Analog overlords -- Planetary pull -- The last queen of outer space -- 1970s : today -- Men are from mars -- Look like a girl -- Epilogue.The riveting true story of the women who launched America into space. In the 1940s and 50s, when the newly minted Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed quick-thinking mathematicians to calculate velocities and plot trajectories, they recruited an elite group of young women- known as human computers- who, with only pencil, paper, and mathematical prowess, transformed rocket design, helped bring about the first American ballistic missiles. But they were never interested in developing weapons, their hearts lay in the dream of space exploration. So when the JPL became part of a new agency called NASA, the women worked on the first probes to the moon, Venus, Mars, and beyond. Later, as digital computers largely replaced human ones, JPL was unique in training and retaining its brilliant pool of women. They became the first computer programmers and engineers, and through their efforts, we launched the ships that showed us the contours of our solar system. For the first time, Rise of the Rocket Girls tells the stories of these women who broke the boundaries of both gender and science. Based on extensive research and interviews with all the living members of the team, Rise of the Rocket Girls offers a unique perspective on the role of women in science: both where we've been, and the far reaches of space to which we're heading. -- Publisher description
Subjects: Large print books.; Biographies.; Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.); United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Explorer 1 (Artificial satellite); Women scientists; Women computer engineers; Redstone missile.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Satellites / by Murray, Julie,1969-author.(CARDINAL)661881;
Includes bibliographical references (page 24) and index.Satellites -- First satellites -- Exploring the universe -- More facts.Discusses the history and technology behind satellites.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Satellites; Artificial satellites; Space surveillance; Space sciences; Astronautics;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Satellites : exploring space / by Baker, David,1944-(CARDINAL)135502; Kissock, Heather.(CARDINAL)351344;
The Earth in space -- Studying the Earth -- The Earth's surface -- The pull of gravity -- Looking down from space -- Electric eyes -- Mountain building -- Busy cities -- Giant rivers -- Violent volcanoes -- Plotting pollution -- Madagascar -- Clmate watch -- Winter wonderland -- Ocean secrets -- Food for sea life -- Dams and damage -- Concrete jungles -- Space strike -- Earthwatch.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Photographs.; Artificial satellites; Astronautics;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The science of spacecraft : the cosmic truth about rockets, satellites, and probes / by Woolf, Alex,1964-author.(CARDINAL)671811; Meyer, Ed(Illustrator),illustrator.(CARDINAL)793489; Beach, Bryan,illustrator.(CARDINAL)605049;
How did space travel begin? -- How does a rocket work? -- What is an artificial satellite? -- Space probes -- Space stations -- What is a spaceplane? -- What are landers and rovers? -- How does a spacesuit work? -- How do you build a spacecraft? -- What is a space telescope? -- How do we survive in space? -- The future of space travel."Introduces the reader to the science of spacecraft"--1070LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Space vehicles; Space flight; Astronautics;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 12
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Satellites / by Angelo, Joseph A.(CARDINAL)518663;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-306) and index.
Subjects: Artificial satellites.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Satellite space mission / by Anderson, AnnMarie,author.(CARDINAL)459040;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Soccer slip-up -- Liftoff! -- Orbit experts -- Junk in space -- Slow until you know -- Maximum zoom -- Assembly required -- Frizsats to kidsats -- Teamwork makes the dream work."In another installment of The Magic School Bus Rides Again Branches series, Keesha will do whatever it takes to nail her space camp application. In her efforts to get the perfect picture on the class outer space field trip, she accidentally disrupts satellites in orbit!"--Ages 6-8.K to grade 3.560LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Artificial satellites; Space debris;
Available copies: 19 / Total copies: 21
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Satellites / by Owen, Ruth,1967-(CARDINAL)300402;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.Satellites are important parts of space exploration as well as everyday life on Earth. They re used for telephone communications, military strategy, weather observation, and many other purposes. Readers learn about the many uses we have for satellites and how those have changed since the first satellites were launched. Through informative text and helpful fact boxes, readers also explore the history and importance of both the Hubble Space Telescope and the Kepler Space Observatory. Detailed photographs allow readers to see a variety of satellites up close to learn even more about these helpful space objects.3456710P
Subjects: Artificial satellites;
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NASA. 50 years of space exploration [videorecording] by United States.National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(CARDINAL)137327; Madacy Entertainment Group.(CARDINAL)847842;
Living in space: this is the International Space Station -- Eyes in the sky: spy satellite -- One American legend: John Glenn returns to space -- Looking for creation: this is the Hubble telescope -- Where no man has gone: Mars and beyond -- The story of Columbia -- Epilogue: A look into the future.Features fascinating behind-the-scenes stories that you'll enjoy for many years to come, from space stations to Columbia, to Mars - and beyond!DVD format.
Subjects: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.; Space flight.; Manned space flight.; Space stations.; Space shuttles.; Artificial satellites.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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NASA triumphs and tragedies [videorecording] : 50 years of space exploration. by United States.National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(CARDINAL)137327; Madacy Video (Firm) ;
Rerelease of NASA films celebrating space flight, manned space flight, space stations, space shuttles, and the work of astronauts with satellites.Rating: G.DVD; Dolby digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Space flight.; Manned space flight.; Space stations.; Space shuttles.; Artificial satellites.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.;
© ©2005., Distributed by Madacy Entertainment Group,
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The race to space : America's greatest journey / by Wallace, Mike,1918-2012-actor.; Birch, Clem.; Cine-O-Matic, Inc.; Mill Creek Entertainment.; Wolper Productions.;
Disc 1. The race for space ; Project : man in space ; Race for the moon -- Disc 2. Journey to the moon ; Apollo II : time of Apollo ; Apollo 12 : pinpoint for science ; Apollo 13 : Houston, we have a problem ; Apollo 17 : the last moon landing l Fly me to the moon and back ; JFK speach at Rice University ;Bonus features.Race for space: writer, Laurence E. Mascott ; producer/director, David L. Wolper ; music, Elmer Bernstein -- Project, man in space: producer/director, Jack Haley, Jr. ; writer, Malvin Wald ; music, Elmer Bernstein -- Race for the moon: produced, written and directed by William Kronick -- Journey to the moon: producers, Brian Dehler & Noah Bucher ; writer, Noah Bucher ; director, Brian Dehler ; music, James Everest.Commentary segments 1 and 2, Mike Wallace ; narrator segment 4, Clem Birch."After World War II drew to a close, a new conflict began. The Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States spurred an engineering and scientific competition known as the 'Space Race.' From beginning to end, the American public's attention was captivated, and the various developments by the Soviet and U.S. space programs were heavily covered in the national media."--The container."Journey to the Moon: The Apollo 11 Story is an original documentary on the Apollo 11 moon landing which includes reflections by the crew of Apollo 11: Neil Armstrong, 'Buzz' Aldrin and Michael Collins. This amazing program recalls the breathtaking story behind the Apollo 11 space program and its heroic crew, bearing witness once again to the strength and determination of the American people."--The container."Renowned documentarian and filmaker David L. Wolper introduced American television audiences to the very first report about the Soviet and American space race (The Race for Space) which later earned an Oscar nomination. This groundbreaking television event, along with 2 subsequent documentary features narrated by Mike Wallace (60 Minutes), captures the worldwide phenomenon of space exploration and unlocking the mysteries of the universe."--The container."This collection also contains classic documentaries from the NASA archive along with two spectacular NASA photography slideshows."--The container.Rating: Not rated.DVD; NTSC; region 1.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Artificial satellites, American.; Artificial satellites, Russian.; Space race; Space race;
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