"A catastrophic event renders the Earth a ticking time bomb. In a feverish race against the inevitable, nations around the globe band together to devise an ambitious plan to ensure the survival of humanity far beyond our atmosphere, in outer space. But the complexities and unpredictability of human nature coupled with unforeseen challenges and dangers threaten the intrepid pioneers, until only a handful of survivors remain ... Five thousand years...

"Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra cruise the galaxy delivering small cargo for even smaller profits. When her sister Mari is kidnapped by The Fridge, a shadowy syndicate that holds people hostage in cryostasis, Eva must undergo a series of unpleasant, dangerous missions to pay the ransom. But Eva may lose her mind before she can raise the money. The ship's hold is full of psychic cats, an amorous fish-faced emperor wants her dead...

"Investigate the exciting advances in space exploration technology! Learn about the future of human interaction with outer space through striking images and simple, easy-to-understand language."--

Examines how astronauts eat, sleep, work, and even exercise in a weightless world.

What is daily life like in space? How do astronauts cook, sleep, and go to the bathroom? Readers will learn all about the interesting daily life of an astronaut. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside stunning photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts.

"What jobs does an astronaut have? What kind of work needs to be done on a spacecraft? Readers will learn all about the work an astronaut does. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside stunning photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts."--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, and its mission to photograph the wonders of the universe, far above the atmosphere of Earth. Important details covered include the space observatory's planning and engineering, its launch, its scientific discoveries, and how its images have changed our perception of the cosmos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A &...

"Inspired by science headlines, this book explores new discoveries, technological achievements, and exciting new research on planets."--

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft, and its mission to study Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Important details include Rosetta's planning and construction, its launch, its orbit around the comet, the fateful crash of its Philae lander, and the science discoveries of the orbiter. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A & D Xtreme is an imprint...

"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about what lies above the clouds and into the vast universe. Put on your space helmet and explore!"--