Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

"Engaging images accompany information about the Moon. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

'Here is a rare perspective on a story we only thought we knew. For Apollo 11, the first moon landing, is a story that belongs to many, not just the few and favous. Gathering direct quotes from some of these folks who worked behind the scenes, and culling NASA transcripts, national archives, and stunning photos from Apollo 11, the author captures not only the sheer magnitude of this feat but also the dedication, ingenuity, and perseverance of the...

Introduces black holes, describing their physical features, how they were discovered, what causes them, and where they exist in space.

"Amazing photography and engaging information explain the technologies and capabilities of AV-8B Harrier Jump Jets. Intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

On February 20, 1962, John Glenn strapped himself into the seat of the Friendship 7. He was about to become the third American in space and the first American to orbit Earth. Find out more in NASA and the Astronauts, one of the titles in the Space Exploration series.

"Amazing photography and engaging information explain the technologies and capabilities of the F-14 Tomcats. Intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What is antimatter? If we've never seen antimatter, how do we know it exists? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Antimatter title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index...

Our Solar System covers the Webb Telescope's images of our sun and planets and what we're learning about our own solar system as a result. Features new discoveries being made with the Webb Telescope and the cutting-edge technology helping scientists make them.

Did you know that astronauts work on Earth and in space to study places beyond our planet's atmosphere? But there's a lot more to space travel than just research. With no gravity, a wild schedule that includes sixteen sunrises and sixteen sunsets every twenty-four hours, and no fresh food, it can be a challenge to stay healthy in orbit. Public and private space agencies are working to solve these problems as humans travel farther and more frequently...

"Engaging images accompany information about Uranus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--