Books with title Smithsonian Adventures in Space

Smithsonian Adventures in Space contains everything young space explorers need to learn about the planets and beyond. After reading about the planets and space exploration through the Smithsonian's collection, kids can use the shaped box to create their own Moon landing scene with dioramas, cardstock models, and figurines. Whether it's Jupiter's moons or Neil Armstrong's space suit, Smithsonian Adventures in Space contains everything kids need for an intergalactic adventure!

BLAST OFF! When Mark falls through a portal into outer space, he finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime. On Mercury he meets Zeen. On Saturn he’s crowned King and on Pluto he winds up with Roll-EEE in his pocket. His trip takes him to the far reaches of the galaxy, past nebulae, comets, asteroids, constellations, into deep space and finally to the International Space Station.“I’m really into Star Wars and space exploration,” says Mark, age 8. “I wanted to write something that kids my age would like to read.”

Blast off on a space adventure with the Smithsonian!With a lenticular cover and packed full of fun surprises, Adventures at the Smithsonian: Space contains everything young space explorers need to learn about the planets and beyond. After reading about the planets and space exploration through the Smithsonian's collection, kids can use the shaped box to create their own Moon landing scene with dioramas, cardstock models, and figurines. Whether it's Jupiter's moons or Neil Armstrong's spacesuit, Adventures at the Smithsonian: Space contains everything kids need for an intergalactic adventure!

Young Bunker Charles and his friend Gittel are accidental stowaways on the test flight of Bunker's father's new space ship. They are drawn against their will to the planet Acron, which is run by the mysterious four-eyed graymanoids, who covet the triptonite from which inventor Steven Charles' prototype spaceship is made. He is captured and forced to work to provide them with the formula. Bunker and Gittel escape. Can they overcome the mind control which keeps the planet's kidnapped population enslaved, and free Steven and their new friends?

One day our sun will grow . . . and grow . . . and grow . . . until it ends its life as a red giant 400 times its current size. Wonder at facts like these, and much more, in the new illustrated guide to space. Space is fascinating, and in this book Simon Tyler gorgeously illustrates the planets, meteors, rockets and galaxies—even strange phenomena like the speed of light and solar flares!

Blast off for fun with this exciting collection of books about space! Boys and girls can pretend they're astronauts as they travel in a spacecraft, see all the planets, visit the moon and study the stars. Each book has easy-to-understand stories and fantastic illustrations. This collection comes in a handy carrying case and can be brought along on any road trip or enjoyed at home! Includes a sing-along audio book CD with original music.This Book Set Features:- 4 board books (20 pages each)- A Velcro-sealed, reusable carrying case with handle perfect for small hands- Fun illustrations and interesting facts about the universe- A read-along, sing-along audio CD- Ages 3 and up

Wren Maxwell rides in the fastest spaceship in the Universe, the VB-5 Thunderbird. He is on his way to to a new school on Seesquala. To escape pirates waiting to attack ships exiting the CT Gate, Captain KeSouri flies the new Thunderbird through the wall of the fiery CT Strand. Wren is amazed as billions of short bursts of lightning rain down on the sparkling shell of the spaceship as its nose eases into the fiery wall. When he arrives at Master Esparatin's Academy, he must make new friends from beings from over the Universe. He soon learns some one is not his friend. When Warrior Clones attack the school, he must help Master Esparatin fight back! On a field trip to Bogglemantis Swamp he is kidnapped by a oily monster sent by an angry Apatherilean and must escape and find his way through the swamp back to camp. An exceedingly bright fast-paced story keeping ones interest until the very end. This book is filled with characters you love to hate who in some way help Wren learn to adapt to new and unexpected surroundings. Don't miss this one. For all ages!

The planet Acron is run by the mysterious four-eyed graymanoids, who covet the triptonite from which inventor Steven Charles' prototype spaceship is made. He is captured and forced to work to provide them with the formula. His young son Bunker and his friend, accidental stowaways on the ship's inaugural flight, escape. Can they overcome the mind control which keeps the planet's kidnapped population enslaved, and free Steven and their new friends?

TWO KIDS TAKE ON THE EMPIREThe DarknessIt is a time of darkness. With the end of the Clone Wars, and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil Emperor Palpatine rules the galaxy unopposed. When the parents of Milo and Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire while the family is out on a mission mapping the unknown systems of Wild Space, the children must undertake a perilous journey to rescue them. In the fourth book of this six book chapter book series, Milo and Lina have been captured by the bounty hunter, the Shade. The Shade has orders to bring the children to Captain Korda. But on their way there, the power goes out on the ship. Will Milo and Lina be able to escape the Empire, or does something even deadlier await in the darkness?The ColdMilo and Lina Graf have picked up the trail of their kidnapped parents—but an ambush in the depths of Wild Space leaves them stranded on a desolate ice planet. With an old enemy out for revenge, can they survive the cold?The RescueMilo and Lina Graf, have located the mysterious Wild Space planet where their parents are being held by the evil Empire. They must infiltrate a secret base to free them. With an entire legion of Imperial troops to contend with, can the young explorers at last succeed in The Rescue?