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1) Shuttle in the sky: the Columbia disaster

Author

Krumm, Brian

Series

Exploring Space and Beyond

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, eAudiobook

Description

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"Describes the events before and after the Columbia disaster"--

2) Journey to the stars: Kalpana Chawla, astronaut

Author

Wallmark, Laurie

Language

English

Appears on list

OBD Explore with the Library (January February 2025) - YOUTH

Description

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"This inspiring picture book biography follows Kalpana Chawla from childhood in India to becoming the first Indian American female astronaut, highlighting her dedication, perseverance, and patience"--

3) Exploration and explosion: Columbia Space Shuttle disaster

Author

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Series

Behind the Curtain

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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"The events surrounding the space shuttle Columbia disaster did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a news reporter, a potential future astronaut, and a family as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes...

4) The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster

Author

Koestler-Grack, Rachel A

Series

American moments

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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Discusses the people and events surrounding the space shuttle Columbia disaster. In these accessible history books, the moments that have defined the US are examined in detail, including numerous photos & diagrams, maps, easy-to-read text, and more. Perfect for students and young patrons examining what made that day, era, or event an American moment.

5) Columbia: the first space shuttle

Author

Feldman, Heather

Series

Space firsts

Language

English

Description

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Chronicles the building and lift-off of Columbia, the first space shuttle.

6) Columbia Space Shuttle explosion and space exploration

Author

Orr, Tamra

Series

Perspectives library. Modern perspectives

Language

English

Description

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"This book relays the factual details of the Columbia space shuttle explosion. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a WRDY news reporter, potential future astronaut, and a family. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives while gathering and analyzing information about a modern event"--Provided by publisher.

7) Astronaut Kalpana Chawla: reaching for the stars

Author

Louie, Ai-Ling

Series

Amazing Asian Americans

Language

English

Description

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American Astronaut Kalpana Chawla, born in India, went up in the space shuttle two times. This is the first bio of an South Asian American for children.

8) Mission explosions!: the Challenger space shuttle, 1986 and the Columbia space shuttle, 2003

Author

O'Daly, Anne

Series

Doomed history

Language

English

Description

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"NASA sent astronauts safely into space for many years. Then, their missions were put on hold after Challenger exploded at launch, killing all the astronauts on board. Despite their best efforts to prevent another catastrophe, this would not be the last deadly shuttle. Columbia broke apart on its return to Earth. Follow along with the true stories of two tragic space flights. Then, review that you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz...