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• Small World

  Mercurio, Ishta,

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  First, Nanda's entire world is the circle of her mother's arms but as she grows, she sees the wonder of whirligigs, fractals in the snow, and even the circle of the Earth, itself.

• If Pluto Was a Pea

  Prendergast, Gabrielle,

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  "Pluto is the smallest planet in our solar system, but how small is small? Join two curious kids as they explore their backyard, and contemplate their place within our vast universe."-- Provided by publisher.

• Mae Among the Stars

  Ahmed, Roda, 1981-

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  When young Mae Jemison is asked by her teacher what she wants to be when she grows up, African American Mae tells her mostly white classmates that she wants to be an astronaut, a dream that her parents wholeheartedly support.

• How We Got to the Moon

  the People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure

  Rocco, John,

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  "This beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco is a must-have for space fans, classrooms, and tech geeks"-- Provided by publisher.

• Child of the Universe

  Jayawardhana, Ray,

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  A father communicates his love for his daughter by telling about her connections with the greater universe.

• Super Space Encyclopedia

  Gifford, Clive,

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  Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Learn about the towering volcanoes of Venus -- all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Counting on Katherine

  Becker, Helaine,

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  You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Curiosity

  the Story of a Mars Rover

  Motum, Markus,

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  "Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Stuff of Stars

  Bauer, Marion Dane,

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  Explores the formation of the universe.

• My Rainy Day Rocket Ship

  Sheppard, Markette,

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  Told in rhyming text, a young African American boy, stuck inside on a rainy day, uses his imagination to create a rocket ship out of a rocking chair and takes off on an trip to a distant planet.

• The Space Train

  Powell-Tuck, Maudie,

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  In a space station many light years from Earth, Jakob lives with Grandma, a robot chicken named Derek, and ToolBot, a robot. One day, Jakob finds an enormous rusty, broken rocket in a hangar. "That's not a rusty rocket!" Grandma says excitedly.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Moon Babies

  Jameson, Karen,

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  Illustrations and rhyming text follow baby moons as they awaken in their crescent cradles, have an outing, storytime, and more, then get kisses from Grammies as they return to sleep.

• Interstellar Cinderella

  Underwood, Deborah,

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  In this outer space adaptation of the fairy tale in rhyme, Cinderella dreams of becoming a spaceship mechanic.

• Just Right

  Searching for the Goldilocks Planet

  Manley, Curtis,

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  Follow a young girl as she explores questions about the wondrous search for another Goldilocks planet.

• The Big Bang Book

  Stahl, Asa (Children's author),

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  The Big Bang presents the mystery of how the universe began in a way we can all understand. Written by an astrophysicist, the pages describe what we know--and what we don't--in a compelling, accessible way.

• Once Upon a Star

  a Poetic Journey Through Space

  Carter, James, 1959-

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  "In this poetic tour of the universe, children learn about the Big Bang and the origins of life on Earth."-- Provided by the publisher.

• Astronomy for Kids

  How to Explore Outer Space With Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes!

  Betts, Bruce, PhD,

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  Shares tips on finding things in Outer space, explores the top thirty objects that can be seen with the naked eye, and offers tips on using binoculars and telescopes, from buying tips to usage tricks.

• Really, Really Big Questions About Space and Time

  Brake, Mark

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  Presents thought-provoking answers to questions children might have about the nature of time, space, the universe, and mankind's place in it.

• Letters From Space

  Anderson, Clayton C., 1959-

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  "Astronaut Clayton Anderson lived aboard the International Space Station--and while he didn't mail letters home, imagine if he did! These letters are full of weird science, wild facts, and outrageous true stories from life in space. Backmatter…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Space Race

  the Journey to the Moon and Beyond

  Cruddas, Sarah, 1984-

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  Provides readers with a history of the space race, astronautics, and technological innovations associated with space flight.