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8) Moons
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"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about moons. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
9) Moons
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"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about various moons in the solar system. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
10) Mars orbiters
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This title features the missions of artificial satellites sent to Mars. Using simple text, maps, and "out-of-this-world" photography, readers learn about the Mariner missions of the 1960s/1970s, plus the U.S. Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Express, Mars Reconnaissance, and others. Also explored are the orbiters of other nations, including Russia, India, and Japan. Planned future missions are also included.
13) Earthwatch
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Explores the development and applications of military and civilian satellites designed to observe the earth and send back information about land and inland water areas, vegetation and crops, violent storms and dangerous weather, and nuclear activities.
17) Moons
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Describes our moon, its size and physical features, as well as the moons circling other planets in our solar system.
20) The moon
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Featuring up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, this incredible introduction to the moon--past, present and future--covers the entire subject in fascinating detail, from the moon's formation and geography to its effects on Earth's tides and nocturnal animals.