NASA & the US Space Program
Learn about humanity's journeys to space, to the moon, and further beyond through satellites and rockets with these kids' books about NASA and the Space Program.
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958 with the goal of winning the Space Race against the Soviet Union. In this slice of history, the origins of NASA, the launch of the Apollo program, and the many missions and discovers that have taken place since then are described for younger readers. 112 pages, softcover. Ages 8 to 12.
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Jérémie DecalfEerdmans Books for Young Readers / 2023 / HardcoverOur Price$13.49
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Markus MotumCandlewick Press / 2018 / HardcoverOur Price$20.69
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Elizabeth CarneyNational Geographic Children's Books / 2014 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$4.49
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Margot Lee ShetterlyHarpercollins Christian Publishing / 2018 / HardcoverOur Price$17.09
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Rane AndersonTeacher Created Materials / 2017 / PDF DownloadOur Price$8.59Retail Price$11.99Save 28% ($3.40)Availability: In StockStock No: WW32805DF
The Space Race & Apollo Missions
In this graphic novel, filled with dramatic artwork and compelling narrative, the exciting story of two world superpowers racing to land a man on the moon is told by the engineers and astronauts involved in the events. For the men and women working behind the scenes to make this feat of technology happen, every triumph and catastrophe along the way is part of thrilling world history. 128 pages, softcover. Ages 8 and up.
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Seymour SimonFranklin Watts / 2019 / HardcoverOur Price$16.19
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Matthew Brenden WoodNomad Press / 2018 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$13.49
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Margot Lee ShetterlyHarpercollins Christian Publishing / 2018 / HardcoverOur Price$17.09
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Judy DonnellyRandom House / 1989 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$4.99
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Dianna Hutts AstonPenguin Random House / 2008 / HardcoverOur Price$16.19
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David BakerSirius / 2019 / HardcoverOur Price$17.99
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Stephanie ParisTeacher Created Materials / 2013 / PDF DownloadOur Price$10.69Retail Price$14.99Save 29% ($4.30)Availability: In StockStock No: WW33217DF
Biographies
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Nathan PagePenguin Workshop / 2021 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$7.19
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Montrew DunhamAladdin / 1996 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$5.94
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Roberta EdwardsGrosset & Dunlap / 2008 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$4.74
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Don BrownHoughton Mifflin Harcourt / 1998 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$7.19
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Mike MassiminoDelacorte Books for Young Readers / 2020 / HardcoverOur Price$7.99
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Janet Benge, Geoff BengeYwam Publishing / Trade PaperbackOur Price$6.945 out of 5 stars for Alan Shepard: Higher and Faster. View reviews of this product. 1 Reviews
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Megan Stine, Ted HammondGrosset & Dunlap / 2013 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$5.39
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Julia Finley MoscaInnovation Press / 2019 / HardcoverOur Price$13.49
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Laurie Calkhoven, Monique DongSimon Spotlight / 2016 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$4.49
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Scott KellyRandom House Books for Young Readers / 2019 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$5.39
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Evelyn Husband, Donna VanLiereThomas Nelson / 2004 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$17.99
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Homer HickamDell / 1999 / ePubOur Price$9.99Availability: In StockStock No: WW11811EB -
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Tamara HollingsworthTeacher Created Materials / 2010 / PDF DownloadOur Price$8.59Retail Price$11.99Save 28% ($3.40)Availability: In StockStock No: WW33833DF
Hallmark Hall of Fame DVD
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Hallmark Hall of Fame / 2012 / DVDOur Price$7.995 out of 5 stars for A Smile as Big as the Moon, DVD. View reviews of this product. 1 Reviews
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Special-education teacher Mike Kersjes fights to help his students achieve their dream of attending space camp. Breaking down barriers from his own principal's office to the inner sanctum of NASA, he overcomes unbelievable odds to achieve amazing results. But can they compete against America's best and brightest high schoolers? Based on a true story. Rated PG. Closed-captioned. English subtitles (SDH). Approx. 95 minutes.
Being an Astronaut
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Young readers can blast off to astronaut school in this brightly illustrated picture book. Choose what type of astronaut you want to be. Take a ride on the “Vomit Comet” and learn how it feels to be weightless. Have your measurements taken—100 to be exact—for your very own space suit. Share this with the children in your life who want to be astronauts when they grow up. 40 pages, hardcover. Ages 4 to 8.
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Anne Rooney, William Potter, Luke Seguin-MageeArcturus Publishing / 2021 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$4.99
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Spacecraft
Hands-on space science projects help launch kids ages 8 to 11 into learning about fearless female astronauts who broke barriers across space and gender in this full-color book full of real-world connections!
Do you dream of going into space? Do you wonder what it's like on the moon? In Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts with STEM Projects for Kids, readers ages 8 through 11 explore the lives of some of the world's most amazing female astronauts, including Bonnie Dunbar, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Sunita Williams, and Serena A unon-Chancellor?all pioneers in the field of space exploration. Their hard work and dedication to science and experimentation gave the world much new knowledge about space, biology, and more. These brave women took risks and pushed the limits of what we know about life in space.
Through hands-on STEM projects such as designing and building space rovers, rockets, and even a model of the International Space Station using inexpensive and easy-to-find supplies, kids gain critical thinking skills just like the ones necessary to succeed in space.
Essential questions, cool facts about female scientists, and links to online resources all reinforce high-level learning.
Using a fun narrative style, engaging illustrations combined with photography, fascinating facts, essential questions, and hands-on projects, this book deepens readers' creative thinking skills.
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Tony MittonKingfisher / 2000 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$6.295 out of 5 stars for Roaring Rockets. View reviews of this product. 1 Reviews
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Apollo Missions for Older Readers
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Margot Lee ShetterlyWilliam Morrow Paperbacks / 2017 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$8.99
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Robert KursonRandom House / 2018 / HardcoverOur Price$13.49
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Andrew ChaikinPenguin Random House / 2007 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$20.70
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Toys & Kits
Snoopy on the Moon!
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Charles M. SchulzSimon Spotlight / 2019 / HardcoverOur Price$16.195 out of 5 stars for Snoopy, First Beagle on the Moon!, hardcover. View reviews of this product. 1 Reviews
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Snoopy plans to be the first beagle on the moon. In this Level 2 reader, which contains longer sentences and simple chapters, youngsters can read how Snoopy accomplishes just that and finds a surprise when he gets there! This leveled reader, produced in cooperation with NASA also includes a special section at the end with facts about the moon for new readers. 40 pages, softcover. Ages 5 to 7.