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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 18
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"Before John Glenn orbited Earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as 'human computers' used pencils, slide rules and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. Among these problem-solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation."--Dust jacket.
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"From the winged gods of mythology to the technology of the Stealth Bomber, Aviation: A Smithsonian Guide presents the thrilling panorama of world aviation. It combines fast-paced narrative by Flying Tiger pilot Don Lopez with stunning color visuals from the National Air and Space Museum."--BOOK JACKET. "Seven thematic sections detail landmark events, technological advances, and the drama of the men, women, and aircraft that soared ever higher, farther,...
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Atmospheric science paper volume no. 244
Pub. Date
[1976]
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A description of the basic radiation data gathering systems used on three U.S. aircraft during the GARP Atlantic Tropical Experiment.
11) Quantum
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Captain Chase novels volume 1
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On the eve of a top secret space mission, Captain Calli Chase detects a tripped alarm in the tunnels deep below a NASA research center. A NASA pilot, quantum physicist, and cybercrime investigator, Calli knows that a looming blizzard and government shutdown could provide the perfect cover for a sabotage, with deadly consequences. As it turns out, the danger is worse than she thought. A spatter of dried blood, a missing security badge, a suspicious...
13) Falling: a novel
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"You just boarded a flight to New York. There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard. What you don't know is that thirty minutes before the flight your pilot's family was kidnapped. For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die. The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane. Enjoy the flight." --
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2014
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The Colorado Airport System includes a total of 74 public-use airports, and of which 14 are categorized as commercial service airports and 60 categorized as non-commercial service general aviation airports. Includes maps of the commercial service and general aviation airports. The Colorado aviation system plan, technical report is a tool that helps to identify those airports and those projects that help to provide a system of airports that can meet...
18) Roaring rockets
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Get ready for blast-off to learn all about rockets! Roaring Rockets follows the animal crew as they become astronauts heading to the Moon. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love: spacesuits, oxygen helmets, the lunar lander, and much more!
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