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Out of this world ....space and all thats out there!
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Space-Borne
by Patricia Fanthorpe and Lionel Fanthorpe and R L FanthorpeIt was a proud moment in the earth's history, when twenty-four dedicated volunteers set off, on that bright summer morning in 1993, to conquer the vastnesses of inter-stellar space. They did not hope to accomplish their Herculean task in the meagre span of human life. It was their descendants who would walk out onto the as yet undiscovered, planets of the alien stars... or so they dreamed. There were dire perils ahead of them. Damage to their engines, radio-activity the invisible killer, space madness and the failure of the life giving hydroponic tanks which supplied their oxygen. Yet the worst enemy of all was the enemy within themselves. The human failure of men and women, locked in the close confines of the Star Ship. Then there was the Alien Ship... Friend or foe?... Saviour or destroyer?
US Space Shuttle (tactile)
by Adrian FarnsworthOn this page there are three images of the now-retired US space shuttle used to carry people and supplies. Image 1 is of the shuttle seen from the top, facing left at the top left of the page. Image 2 is of the shuttle seen from the side, facing left at the bottom left of the page. Image 3 is of the shuttle seen from the front at the bottom right of the page.
Laughter in Space
by John Russell Fearn and Vargo StattenDr. Cranley is sentenced to exile in space for murdering a rival scientist, and swears revenge... Later, across the world people suddenly start behaving like lunatics, culminating in their being gripped by hysterical laughter until they collapse-dead. It becomes known as the Laughing Plague. Eventually it is learned that the Earth has crossed the path of a spatial cloud of gas that was the result of an ancient cataclysm that blew the one-time moon of Venus to pieces, leaving its poison atmosphere free in space. Then, radio messages are received from Dr. Cranley, now domiciled and living on Venus. He offers to send a Venusian antidote to save humanity. But can he be trusted?
Oxford Reading Tree, Treetops InFact, Level 16, Dark Blue
by Jo Nelson and Charley Fears and Greg FootAn inspiring story of achievement and passion for science in Maggie Aderin-Pocock: Space Scientist. TreeTops inFact is an exciting non-fiction series for children aged 711. Its range of subjects and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.
Astronomy, Astronauts and Space Exploration
by Clive GiffordJust how many stars are there? What exactly is a shooting star? And what don't you know about the evolution of our night skies? Find out the answer to these questions and more exciting information about searching for other life forms, about fireballs, comets and future space travel in this exciting series 'Watch this Space' series!Perfect for the new curriculum, this fascinating title is packed full of information, number-based awe-inpiring facts and figures.
You Choose in Space
by Nick Sharratt and Pippa GoodhartZoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to much for lunch?The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from 3 up to make their own stories time and again - a spectacular sequel to the bestselling You Choose - it's out of this world!
Oxford Reading Tree, Level 10A, TreeTops Non-fiction
by John Gribbin and Mary GribbinBook band 12 brown. Oxford level 10A. This book is full of information on Solar systems and galaxies, different telescopes and famous astomomers.
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
by Chris HadfieldColonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4,000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife, disposed of a live snake while piloting a plane, been temporarily blinded while clinging to the exterior of an orbiting spacecraft, and become a YouTube sensation with his performance of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' in space. The secret to Chris Hadfield's success - and survival - is an unconventional philosophy he learned at NASA: prepare for the worst - and enjoy every moment of it. In his book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Chris Hadfield takes readers deep into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. Through eye-opening, entertaining stories filled with the adrenaline of launch, the mesmerizing wonder of spacewalks and the measured, calm responses mandated by crises, he explains how conventional wisdom can get in the way of achievement - and happiness. His own extraordinary education in space has taught him some counterintuitive lessons: don't visualize success, do care what others think, and always sweat the small stuff. You might never be able to build a robot, pilot a spacecraft, make a music video or perform basic surgery in zero gravity like Colonel Hadfield. But his vivid and refreshing insights in this book will teach you how to think like an astronaut, and will change, completely, the way you view life on Earth - especially your own.
Space Crime Conspiracy
by Gareth P. JonesIn prison, accused of murdering President Vorlunar, things are not looking good for Stanley. But when he is released, matters get even worse! He discovers that his assumed crime has given him not only notoriety, but value.How can a boy who lives above a pub in south-east London cope with bounty hunters with beards on their foreheads, lawyers who specialise in Intergalactic Law, Pan-Dimensional Litigation and Criminal Prosecution, and the terrifying bird-headed space pirates, the Marauding Picaroons.
The Spice Of Life (PDF)
by Michaela Morgan and Rosalind Kerven and Anthony MastersPart of the Rigby Navigator series that builds on the foundations laid by Rigby Star Guided for successful guided reading lessons at KS2.
Mad About Space
by LadybirdAre you mad about space? From astronauts and asteroids to rockets and robots, this book is packed with fascinating facts and key information for all young space enthusiasts.Ladybird's Mad About series is all about giving its readers all the facts they could possibly need about their favourite subjects. Get ready to impress all your friends with all your new knowledge!
Space Explorers
by Annabelle LynchDiscover the exciting world of space - from stars to spaceships - in this new series of non-fiction readers.Leapfrog Learners offer fun facts in accessible text, perfect for building reading confidence.
GCSE Astronomy
by Nigel MarshallThis book has been written to accompany the GCSE specification for Astronomy offered by Edexcel for first examination in June 2011. The book's main aim is to serve as a compact study aid and teaching guide for pupils and teachers preparing for the examination, and is especially aimed at those who are relative newcomers to the subject. nbsp;
Bug Club, Blue, A (ks1)
by Jill McdougallIt is Zeke's first day at Space School. Will he make some friends?
Read Write Inc. Phonics, Set 7, Grey, Storybook 11
by Gill Munton and Ruth MiskinDo you remember Cosmic Clare and Radar Rob who played dare games on Planet Zox? Clare's dad. Cosmic Clive, has returned from a space mission to Planet Pixel.They have a big celebration to welcome him home. But in the middle of his speech he collapses and has to go to hospital.The Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks provide structured practice in decoding words and reading through phonics. Each book offers practical and effective advice in guiding children through every story. They build confidence using fun and engaging stories with opportunities for talk and praise throughout. Every story uses artwork by Tim Archbold, who uses a style that has been likened Quentin Blake's, which children love. Read Write Inc Phonics is a proven synthetic phonics programme that ensures early success in reading, writing and spelling.
Oxford Reading Tree, Treetops Non-Fiction, Level 16, Dark Blue
by Jacqueline MittonTreeTops Non-Fiction is an exciting extension to the Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops range. Let's Go to the Planets - could there be life on Mars and other planets?
Project X, Book Band 11, Lime, Alien Adventures
by James NobleProject X CODE is a book-by-book series built for SEN and struggling readers aged 6 to 11. Each book contains two texts: Text 1 is 100% decodable to build reading confidence, and Text 2 is at least 80% decodable including the same target phonemes and Tricky words but with more varied vocabulary to develop comprehension and motivate struggling readers. The micro-friends are being chased by the Krools. Find out if they can escape the heat-seeking gel boomerangs and reach Planet Moxor in Space Hunt.
Spacejackers
by Huw PowellAbandoned as a baby on the planet Remota, deep in the seventh solar system, Jake Cutler lives a sheltered life. But all that changes when his home is invaded by ruthless space pirates with just one target: him. Soon Jake is on the run with a bounty hunter and the suspicious-looking crew of a spaceship called the Dark Horse. Forced to contend with zero-gravity, shipwrecks and black holes, Jake must discover the truth about his past before he is hunted down and caught. And as for the crew of the Dark Horse, could there be more to his new-found friends than meets the eye? The action-packed first book in the Spacejackers trilogy is full of aliens, space monsters, gadgets, battleships – and one boy's search for his destiny. Perfect for fans of Star Wars or Pirates of the Caribbean.
Download, Stage 6, Orange
by Jillian PowellHigh-octane, magazine-style information books for your weakest older readers. An engaging series of books for older boys with a low reading ability. This series of readers uses extreme sports and fast cars as a theme to turn reluctant and less able teenagers back to reading. Each book features a short story, illustrated in black and white; non-fiction information pages, presented in a magazine style using colour photographs and appropriate vocabulary and a bibliography to support readers wanting to find out more on the subject. The series has been developed in conjunction with NASEN, the National Association for Special Educational Needs. Reading age: 6 to 7. Interest age: 9 to 14.
Bug Club, Gold B
by Carmel ReillyThis title is part of Pearson's Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this book: What would it be like to live in space? In space everything just floats around So how do people living in space work, eat, keep clean, exercise and sleep? This title is suitable for ages 6-7 (Gold level)
The Structure of Planet Earth (tactile)
by RnibThis cross-section diagram shows the Earth and all the seperate layers, with labels. Textures are used to differentiate between sections.
Tardis in Space (large print)
by RnibThis is an image of TV Time Lord Doctor Who's space ship, the Tardis. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The picture is surrounded by a dashed line image border. At one time, the TARDIS could change its appearance to match its surroundings but at some point it became stuck in the form of a 1960s blue police telephone box. The rectangular shape of the Tardis is seen from the front and fills most of the central part of the page. Its top is tilted to the left. At the top of the image, on the roof of the box, is a blue light. Down the page from this are two narrow doors, each with a small six-paned window at the top and three panels down the page. The top panel on the door to the left has a small hinged opening. The TARDIS is flying through space and time and is surrounded by small dots representing stars in the distance. The TARDIS is much larger on the inside than the outside: although it looks only big enough to contain one person, it is very spacious inside with room for many people and much sophisticated technology.
Tardis in Space (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis is an image of TV Time Lord Doctor Who's space ship, the Tardis. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The picture is surrounded by a dashed line image border. At one time, the TARDIS could change its appearance to match its surroundings but at some point it became stuck in the form of a 1960s blue police telephone box. The rectangular shape of the Tardis is seen from the front and fills most of the central part of the page. Its top is tilted to the left. At the top of the image, on the roof of the box, is a blue light. Down the page from this are two narrow doors, each with a small six-paned window at the top and three panels down the page. The top panel on the door to the left has a small hinged opening. The TARDIS is flying through space and time and is surrounded by small dots representing stars in the distance. The TARDIS is much larger on the inside than the outside: although it looks only big enough to contain one person, it is very spacious inside with room for many people and much sophisticated technology.