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Race to the moon
The Space Race was an exciting time and the 1950s to 1970s saw some of the biggest leaps in space technology and exploration. The race to put the first man on the Moon was eventually won by the USA, when NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men on the Moon. This book explores the efforts made by both NASA and the Soviet Union to reach the Moon during this period and details some of the extraordinary missions and adventures that occurred, including the Apollo 11 and Apollo 13 missions. Six books that reveal the thrilling journeys, triumphs and disasters that men and women have experienced in the exploration of our universe. These books examine the mind-blowing technologies involved in space endeavours and tells the all too human stories of some of the key figures.
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Space stations
Space stations, including Skylab, Mir and the ISS are a vital outposts of scientific endeavour. Although only the ISS remains in orbit, the story of man's quest to live and conduct experiments in space is a tale of adventure, tragedy and genius.
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Dinosaurus : the complete guide to dinosaurs
Brimming with research from digs in North America, Mongolia, Europe, China and elsewhere, Dinosaurus is an encyclopedic and vividly illustrated reference for all ages.
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Weird animals
Describes animals that have unusual characteristics, including the goldenrod crab spider, frilled lizard, Ecuador tree frog, and hoatzin.
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Fierce predators
Seeing a wolf stalking its prey would be almost impossible to witness up close. It wouldn't be safe to be so near such a deadly predator's jaws when it's on the hunt. But in this book, readers can see wolves, owls, and many more terrifying predators do what they do best, capture prey. Up-close, full-color photographs highlight the sharp teeth, long claws, and huge paws of some of the world's deadliest animals. Fact boxes include fascinating information about animal bodies and behavior and statistics about each animal's size, range, and lifespan.
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Extreme animals
Describes animals that have unique characteristics, including the cheetah, peregrine falcon, sunfish, and star-nosed mole.
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