Elaine Scott
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Full of captivating, kid-friendly information, Our Moon covers everything from the newest theories on how the moon formed, to the recent, startling discovery of water on its surface and the very real possibility of future moon colonies. Illustrated with full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon. Includes glossary, bibliography, and index"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
On August 24, 2006, a group of astronomers made a big announcement: Pluto could no longer be considered a planet. This book explains how advancements in technology have changed our understanding of the universe--and exactly how and why the number of planets in our solar system went from nine to eight.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Describes the 2010 mining accident in San José, Chile, in which thirty-three men became trapped underground for over sixty days, and details the rescue efforts and the worldwide media coverage of the event.
Publisher
Studio Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003], c2001
Language
English
Description
In a galaxy far away, alien criminals organize a spectacular prison break. Through a wormhole, the leader Zin, travels instantaneously to Earth. An alien tracker, known as Cole, is in hot pursuit of the escaped convict. When a government group investigating extraterrestials captures one, Cole must break in and free him before they gather hard evidence that there really is alien life existing on earth.