Carlos and his classmates join Ms. Frizzle on an expedition to outer space where they learn about the solar system.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anathem, Reamde, and Cryptonomicon comes an exciting and thought-provoking science fiction epic—a grand story of annihilation and survival spanning five thousand years.

What would happen if the world were ending?

A catastrophic event renders the earth a ticking time bomb. In a feverish race against the inevitable, nations around the globe band together to devise an ambitious plan

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"Guarded by frozen seas and vast, fractured fields of snow and ice, the North and South Poles are among the world's most mysterious places. But these fearfully bleak environments are no place for humans, as the explorers who set out to unearth their secrets have found to their cost"--Back cover.

Focuses on our exploration of space by citing notable facts discovered while visiting and investigating the moon and planets.

Introduces the basics of outer space, from the sun and planets of the solar system to shapes and patterns found in space.

This is a history of Roald Amundsen's successful 1911 trip to the South Pole, detailing the challenges he encountered, the discoveries made, and how the expedition left its mark upon the world.

Provides an introduction to human space exploration, with information about the early history of space travel and current space exploration.

Built to explore Mars, Resilience begins to develop human-like feelings as he learns from the NASA scientists who assembled him, and as he blasts off and explores Mars, Resilience must overcome different obstacles as he explores the red planet.

Introduces the planet "Mars, including details on climate and geography, how scientists have explored [it], and what they hope to find out about [it] in the future"-- Provided by publisher.

A biography of Christopher Columbus with emphasis on how historians have worked and are still working to find out the truth about his life and discoveries.