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Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common--clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is 7 minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano...
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"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!"--
4) 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.
6) Moons
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Presents information on moons, including their composition, orbits, types, reflection of the sun's light, and influence on tides. Includes an activity, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
7) Satellites
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"This title takes a close look at what satellites are and how they get into orbit around Earth and other planets and moons, and the things they make possible on Earth, like GPS" --Publisher.
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A satellite is a small object traveling around something bigger. The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth. A spacecraft launched into orbit around Earth is an artificial satellite. Since Sputnik-1, about 6,000 more satellites have been launched by 40 countries. Nearly 4,000 are still in orbit, and about 1,000 of them are still working. Learn about how we use satellites every day without knowing it to talk on the telephone, watch television, use the...
12) 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"--