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Kids Summer Reading Read for fun and prizes! Our librarians have chosen new books for space-loving kids. Blast into reading this summer!
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Mae among the stars
by Roda Ahmed
A picture book story inspired by the first African-American woman to travel in space describes how as a child, a persevering Little Mae dreamed of dancing in space while surrounded by billions of stars. 25,000 first printing.
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Thank you, Earth : a love letter to our planet
by April Pulley Sayre
The award-winning photographer and author of Best in Snow presents a striking, visual love letter to the planet that introduces children to concepts in science, nature and other disciplines through vibrant, close-up images of subjects ranging from plants and animals to weather and natural-world landscapes. 35,000 first printing.
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We're all wonders
by R. J Palacio
Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity
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Fly Guy and the alienzz
by Tedd Arnold
Buzz is filming a movie about aliens from Outer Space, who capture Fly Guy and Buzz Boy--and our two heroes must outsmart the aliens, with some help from Dragon Dude and Fly Girl
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Space heroes
by Hannah Dolan
Complemented by engaging LEGO brick figures and models, a skill-building reader celebrates the lives and achievements of the brave women of the NASA space program. Simultaneous.
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Margaret and the Moon : how Margaret Hamilton saved the first Lunar Landing
by Dean Robbins
An introduction to the pioneering woman mathematician who saved the first lunar landing describes the childhood love of numbers that led to her prestigious education and pivotal contributions at NASA, explaining how her handwritten codes proved essential throughout numerous space missions. By the author of Miss Paul and the President. Simultaneous eBook.
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Astrophysics for young people in a hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
The celebrated astrophysicist and author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry presents a concise tour of the universe's mysteries that blends color photography, infographics and comprehensive explanations to present complex concepts. Simultaneous and eBook
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Just right : searching for the Goldilocks planet
by Curtis Manley
Lyrical text and engagingly detailed illustrations combine in a celebration of the mysteries of the universe that finds a young girl exploring fascinating scientific questions as they have been shaped by the effort to locate an Earth-like planet.
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Find the constellations
by H. A. Rey
A classic introduction to astronomy by the acclaimed co-creator of Curious George is updated with current information about the solar system and planets and provides a reference to an online resource that helps students track planetary positions. Simultaneous and eBook. 15,000 first printing.
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Lego Man in space : a true story
by Mara Shaughnessy
Documents the true story behind the popular YouTube video featuring two boys who launched a LEGO man 80,000 feet into space using a weather balloon and a homemade parachute, in an account complemented by original illustrations, engaging space facts and educational activity suggestions.
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CatStronauts : Mission Moon
by Drew Brockington
An elite group of cat astronauts, from daring commander Major Meowser to ever-hungry pilot Waffles, fearlessly and hilariously embark on a space mission to save the world from a global energy shortage. A first book. Simultaneous and eBook. 10,000 first printing.
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The return of Zita the spacegirl
by Ben Hatke
A concluding adventure in the best-selling series finds Zita the Spacegirl wrongfully imprisoned on a penitentiary planet from where she must escape to halt an evil warden plans for interstellar domination. Simultaneous.
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The sand warrior : The Sand Warrior
by Mark Siegel
A debut entry in a groundbreaking sci-fi fantasy adventure series depicts five imperiled worlds that will be rendered extinct unless five ancient and mysterious beacons can be lit in the wake of erupting wars during which three unlikely heroes make surprising discoveries about their homes and themselves. Simultaneous and eBook.
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See you in the cosmos
by Jack Cheng
"Eleven-year-old Alex Petroski, along with his dog, Carl Sagan, makes big discoveries about his family on a road trip and he records it all on a golden iPod he intends to launch into space"
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