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In this first book, A.J. and his friends at Ella Mentry School are headed on a field trip to NASA headquarters. But their tour guide, Mr. Corbett, is a total space cadet! And what happens when A.J. accidentally launches the whole class into outer space?! Full of visual gags, space aliens, and hilarious full-color illustrations, this is the weirdest graphic novel in the history of the world!

Nick and Taffy are on a fun-filled mission through outer space, absorbing all the facts they can and enjoying every minute of it in a fun and educational adventure.

"Ever wondered what space is really like? In his 25 years of training for, flying in, consulting on, and writing and speaking about space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that question and many others. What do you feel on liftoff? What is weightlessness? Where do you sleep in space? Can you see the Great Wall of China? Jones answers every question you have ever had about space in Ask the Astronaut. His characteristic blend of wit, personal...

An illustrated timeline takes readers through the history of space exploration, from early discoveries to the present. Includes a glossary, a list of further resources, and an index.

"Humanity is running out of options. Habitable planets are being destroyed as quickly as they're found, and Naira Sharp thinks she knows the reason why. The all-powerful Mercator family has been controlling the exploration of the universe for decades, and exploiting any materials they find along the way under the guise of helping humanity's expansion. But Naira knows the truth, and she plans to bring the whole family down from the inside. Tarquin...

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...

"A proven kids' Q&A format meets real-world space experts--NASA astronauts and scientists--through exclusive interviews, all brought to life with Highlights-quality storytelling and kid-powered curiosity. This is the space book kids will actually read cover to cover--and that parents, teachers, and librarians will proudly recommend. From the Moon's craters to the farthest reaches of the universe, Why, How, and Wow! Space answers the exact questions...

"Learn all about the Mars Opportunity Rover ('Oppy') in this fictionalized account of the space exploration robot's time on the red planet."--Author's website.

Drawing on the latest scientific research and his prodigious imagination, a renowned astronomer and science communicator takes us on an immersive tour of the universe to view ten of the most spectacular sights outer space has to offer, including the strange, beautiful shadows cast by a hundred thousand stars.