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Dr. Space Junk vs. the universe : archaeology and the future / by Gorman, Alice,(Alice Claire),author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-282) and index."Going boldly forth as a pioneer in the fledgling field of space archaeology, Dr. Alice Gorman (aka Dr. Space Junk) turns the common perception of archaeology as an exploration of the ancient on its head. Her captivating inquiry into the most modern and daring of technologies spanning some 60 years--a mere speck in cosmic terms--takes the reader on a journey which captures the relics of space forays and uncovers the cultural value of detritus all too readily dismissed as junk"--
Subjects: Space archaeology.; Space debris.; Cultural property.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Space junk / by Asimov, Isaac,1920-1992.(CARDINAL)155738; Hantula, Richard.(CARDINAL)668007;
Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Space debris; Space pollution;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Garbage in space : a space discovery guide / by Goldstein, Margaret J.(CARDINAL)343752;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This book explores the problem of space junk that clutters outer space and details the ways in which NASA and other organizations are trying to deal with and solve this problem. --Age 9-12.Grade 4 to 6.1090LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Space debris; Space pollution;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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It came from outer space / by Barker, Henry(Henry S.),1964-(CARDINAL)668378; Gott, Barry,illustrator.(CARDINAL)704440;
During a sleepover three friends see a bright object shooting through the sky and, the next morning, venture into the woods to discover what it is.AD570LAccelerated Reader ARLexile not available
Subjects: Fiction.; Sleepovers; Space debris; Sleepovers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Space junk : the dangers of polluting earth's orbit / by Young, Karen Romano,author.(CARDINAL)318317;
"This book examines the proliferation of space debris in outer space and discusses methods of retrieving and disposing of the material."--Zombies in space -- Death and destruction -- Space-traffic control -- Taking out the trash.Ages 12-18.Grades 9 to 12.Includes bibliographical references and index.1220L
Subjects: Space debris; Space pollution;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Space garbage / by Owen, Ruth,1967-(CARDINAL)300402;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.Are people in danger of being hit by falling space garbage? Readers find the answer as they learn about what space garbage is and how it could affect other objects in space and people on Earth. Through comprehensive text, readers learn about the many kinds of space garbage, including pieces of rockets! They also find fact boxes designed to give them even more information about space garbage. This otherworldly problem is shown in vivid detail through amazing photographs. Readers will be excited to learn about space through a closer look at the garbage orbiting Earth.3456700P
Subjects: Space debris; Space pollution;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Skyship Academy : crimson rising / by James, Nick,1983-(CARDINAL)397459;
When fifteen-year-old Jesse manages to smuggle onboard the Academy a mysterious red Pearl, a fragment of space debris that is a dying Earth's most important energy source, he sets forth a destructive chain of events.580LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Science fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Science fiction; Space debris; Smuggling;
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: 18 / Total copies: 20
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Space junk / by Markovics, Joyce L.,author.(CARDINAL)490441;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Rocket risk -- What is space junk? -- The spacecraft cemetery -- Dealing with debris."Space junk is any human-made object in orbit around Earth that no longer has a use-and it's a huge problem. This debris includes anything from large satellites and rocket parts to tiny screws and paint chips. Space junk can damage a spacecraft-and also cause issues for humans on Earth. This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information"--Grades 4-6
Subjects: Space debris; Space pollution;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 8
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The big flush. by Buxbaum, Julie,author.(CARDINAL)346461; Naidu, Lavanya,illustrator.(CARDINAL)846637;
With Area 51 in danger by a hunk of space junk--a giant toilet--headed straight for the base, Sky Patel-Baum and her friends must expose a traitor in their midst to get out of this stinky situation.750LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Novels.; Science fiction.; Space debris; Extraterrestrial beings; Toilets;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 12
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