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Blast off with "From the Earth to the Moon," a visionary science fiction masterpiece from the iconic Jules Verne. This groundbreaking novel spins an extraordinary tale of the daring Baltimore Gun Club, a post-Civil War society of weapons enthusiasts, who devise an audacious plan to catapult a spaceship to the moon. In the era before actual lunar expeditions, Verne astonishingly predicts technological advancements and the thrill of space exploration,...
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The Smoky God is a classical hollow earth tale. On its pages, you will learn the amazing story of Norwegian seamen Olaf Jansen and his father coming upon a land beyond the north pole and inside the earth, their encounter with its giant inhabitants, and other incredible discoveries. -- back of cover.
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Memoirs of Lady Trent volume 5
Publisher
Macmillan Audio
Pub. Date
2017
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English
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After nearly five decades, and, indeed, the same number of volumes, one might think they were well acquainted with the Lady Isabella Trent, dragon naturalist, scandalous explorer, and perhaps as infamous for her company and feats of daring as she is famous for her discoveries and additions to the scientific field.
5) The wanderer
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Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"As with Shaun Tan's The Arrival, it gives us collective goosebumps to introduce the singular talent and imagination of Peter Van den Ende to North America. Without a word, and with Escher-like precision, Van den Ende presents one little paper boat's journey across the ocean, past reefs and between icebergs, through schools of fish, swaying water plants, and terrifying sea monsters. The little boat is all alone, and while its aloneness gives it the...
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The Wizard of Oz series volume 1
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English
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We're not in Kansas anymore, Toto...When a devastating tornado lifts up her house, Dorothy and her faithful dog Toto find themselves transported to a strange and beautiful land. Fearing they may never see home again, they set off on a magical journey. Accompanied by a Tin Woodman, a Scarecrow and a Cowardly Lion, Dorothy finds her way onto the Yellow Brick Road, which she must follow all the way to the Emerald City, where she hopes The Wizard of Oz...
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Scholastic
Pub. Date
2005.
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English
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"If you decide to go to the moon," writes Faith McNulty, "read this book first. It will tellyou how to get there and what to do after youland. The most important part tells you how to get home. Written in the second person, the text allows the reader to participate in every aspect of the journey, from packing ("don't forget your diary and plenty of food") to liftoff (at first you'll feel heavy; don't worry") to traveling thorugh space (where "the...
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"Really Bird really wants to fly to the moon. So he and his friends Cat and Pup use the rocket in city park for the trip. It will take patience, teamwork, and imagination to make it all the way. Will Really Bird and his friends reach the Moon?"--Provided by publisher.
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Imaginarium Press, LLC
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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"In this delightful illustrated book written in rhyme, the children gaze at a face-shaped cloud, and Aiden asks if it is real. To answer, our favorite feathered-dinosaur, the Skeptisaurus, guides the children to use their critical thinking skills when determining myth from fact. He takes the kids on an amazing journey through legends of old times, from witches to oracles, explaining how we evolved to see things that aren't always there. But when those...
11) Moon River
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Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
2018
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English
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"Follow a girl, accompanied by her teddy bear, as she dreams about the wide and wonderful world. Cozy scenes of pajamas and bedtime make this a perfect story to share at the end of the day."--
12) El canto errante
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Editorial Amanuta
Pub. Date
2014
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Español
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A musical voyage in verse around the world.
Rubén Darío, el gran poeta nicaragüense representante del modernismo, recorrió el mundo con sus versos. Para él, que era a la vez muy moderno y muy antiguo, la poesía era siempre música.
14) Impossible moon
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Mable goes on an impossible quest to the moon hoping that will cure her beloved Grana, and is aided by constellations associated with African and African American history along the way. Includes brief descriptions of the constellations mentioned, and a note on the myth or history associated with each.
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Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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Sparks fly when Woolsey becomes the new leader of the Atlantis team; McKay faces difficult personal challenges; Teyla must balance her roles as mother and warrior; Ronan's past returns with a vengeance; and Kelly finds peril, then help, from an unlikely source. A provisional relationship with the Wraith takes a shocking turn and new adversaries test the team's courage and resolve like never before.
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Pinata Books, Arte Publico Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Gabriela is super excited when her gift from Titi Sylvia finally arrives. She loves the colorful, glittery butterfly wings! She stands in the middle of her room and flaps and flaps her new wings, but nothing happens. She jumps off her bed, vigorously moving the wings up and down, but again, nada. She hops down the hallway and the stairs, but she still can't fly! Disappointed, Gabriela goes to the garage, digs into her father's toolbox and sets about...
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American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"The puka shells jingle in my hand. I don't want to lose them, so I slide the necklace over my head. But as I pull my hair out from under the string of shells, the ground drops from beneath my feet. I feel the whoosh of an ocean breeze, and then a pink mist covers my eyes ... What if you suddenly found yourself in Nanea's hometown of Honolulu during World War Two? Together, you and Nanea could send secret messages for the war effort or work in a Victory...
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