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Mission Control, This Is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon
by Andrew Chaikin Victoria KohlJuly 20, 1969, marked one of the climactic moments in our history--the day Apollo 11 landed on the moon. But it is only one piece of a magnificent story. Mission Control, This Is Apollo, by the acclaimed Andrew Chaikin (author of A Man on the Moon, basis of the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon), recounts space history from the Mercury missions through Apollo 17 and beyond. It is illustrated with stunning full-color paintings by astronaut Alan Bean, who walked on the moon with Pete Conrad on Apollo 12 and has devoted his post-NASA life to creating art. Handsome, informative, and dramatic, this is no textbook--it is the tale of humankind's greatest adventure in the last frontier: space.
Mission Hindenburg (The 39 Clues: Doublecross #2)
by C. Alexander LondonNever turn your back on the Cahills . . . The most powerful family history has ever known returns with a vengeance in The 39 Clues: Doublecross! The Cahills are the world's most powerful family, but their strength is being tested. A sinister man calling himself "The Outcast" has targeted the family and set them an impossible test. He's recreating four of history's worst disasters and challenging the young Cahills to find and stop the tragedies before it's too late. Now, with one disaster behind them, siblings Dan and Amy Cahill and their friends have just days to discover what the Outcast's next move will be. Their frantic search seems to be pointing toward a terrifying air disaster, the explosion of the Hindenburg airship. But no one travels by airship anymore -- what do the Outcast's cryptic messages mean? The young Cahills must split up and take to the skies to try to find the answer . . . before their whole world comes crashing down.
Mission Impastable: From “The Doodle Boy” Joe Whale (Bad Food)
by Eric LuperAll of your favorite characters from Belching Walrus Elementary return in the third Bad Food book by "the Doodle Boy" Joe Whale and fan-favorite Eric Luper!It’s the start of another school year at Belching Walrus Elementary! Slice, Totz and Scoop are looking forward to finally just chilling with their foodie friends in the cafeteria. A new batch of kids means a chance at a fresh start, right? It’s only the second day of school and already there are whispers about scurrying footsteps in the dark halls and squeaky classrooms. The other foods are totally spooked! Before long, our favorite trio discover that this year Belching Walrus Elementary has welcomed class pets. What are they up to and why is food suddenly going missing? It’s a mystery for the ages in the next Bad Food adventure!
Mission Impawsible (Roxbury Park Dog Club #1)
by Daphne Maple Annabelle MetayerWhat's better than being best friends? Being best friends who volunteer together at the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter! With a focus on friendship, family, and cute canines, Roxbury Park Dog Club is perfect for tween readers who snap up books from series like Cupcake Diaries and Candy Apple, or for anyone who loves dogs.This first book follows Kim, who's great with dogs. She's the only person who can get her neighbors' dog, a sweet but lazy basset hound named Humphrey, to go on his daily walk, and she makes it look so easy that her brother calls her the dog whisperer. So she can't wait to start her seventh grade volunteer project: working at the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter. But the shelter is running out of money and might have to shut down...unless Kim and her friends Sasha and Taylor can save it!
Mission Launch
by Erica AndersonHave you ever wondered why you are alive?Have you ever pondered what you are supposed to do here?Are you aware that you are on a secret mission?Do you know that you have been given secret powers to enable you to succeed?Get ready for your mission briefing!
Mission Libertad
by Lizette M. LantiguaLife isn t easy in 1970s Communist Cuba. But Luis Jemot and his family are willing to risk their lives to find freedom. Despite landing into a great new life in the United States, Luis can t help fearing for the safety of his grandmother, left behind in Havana. Tasked with a mysterious, but urgent mission, he wonders What has she become involved in? He will have to discover courage in unlikely places and draw on his newfound faith to fulfill his promise to her.
Mission Manhattan (City Spies #5)
by James PontiIn this fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies takes on New York City in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne.The City Spies head to the Big Apple when a credible threat is made to a young climate activist who is scheduled to speak in front of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. With Rio acting as alpha and a new member in their ranks, the team&’s mission to protect a fellow teen takes them on an exciting adventure in, around, and even under the greatest city in the world as they follow leads to the outer boroughs, the UN Headquarters, and even the usually off-limits stacks that extend deep under the main branch of the New York Public Library. Meanwhile, Mother has run into trouble in DC, leading the rest of the crew to help save him from the wrong hands and prevent the entire operation from being exposed!
Mission Mumbai: A Novel of Sacred Cows, Snakes, and Stolen Toilets
by Mahtab NarsimhanTravel to the colorful and chaotic streets of India from the comfort of your home in this hilarious and heartfelt story about friendship and family.When aspiring photographer Dylan Moore is invited to join his best friend Rohit Lal on a family trip to India, he jumps at the chance to embark on an exciting journey just like their Lord of the Rings heroes, Frodo and Sam. But each boy comes to the trip with a problem: Rohit is desperate to convince his parents not to leave him behind in Mumbai to finish school, and Dylan is desperate to use his time in India to prove himself as a photographer and to avoid his parents' constant fighting. Keeping their struggles to themselves threatens to tear the boys apart. But when disaster strikes, Dylan and Rohit realize they have to set aside their differences to navigate India safely, confront their family issues, and salvage their friendship.
Mission Possible One-Year Devotional for Young Readers: 365 Days of Encouragement for Living a Life That Counts
by Tim TebowThis 365-day devotional from the New York Times bestselling author and athlete inspires young Christians to find their mission and pursue a bold, bright, fulfilling life—every single day.Life can be hard, and it&’s tempting to settle for the path of comfort, ease, and conformity—just do as you&’re told, be like everyone else, and lower your expectations.But God has other plans for you! A future of meaning and purpose awaits, and Tim Tebow is ready to help you step into it.The two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, former professional baseball player, and bestselling author has spent his entire life beating the odds and achieving the impossible. Through 365 daily readings, Tim will help you . . .• understand your God-given identity• change your M.I.N.D.S.E.T.• give God your pain• make wise choices• do hard thingsIf you&’re ready to make your life count but aren&’t sure where to start or how to keep going, Mission Possible Devotional for Young Readers will show you how to pursue your big dreams with God every day of the year!
Mission Possible Young Reader's Edition: Go Create a Life That Counts
by Tim TebowThe New York Times bestselling author and athlete challenges young Christians to find their mission and pursue a bold, bright, fulfilling life.Do you struggle with self-defeating thoughts? I&’m too young. I&’m not good at anything. Remember that dumb mistake I made last week? My life doesn&’t matter.If so, you&’re not alone. The Enemy wants you to believe you&’re here by accident or have nothing to offer. But that&’s a lie. God has a special plan and purpose for your life. Through your interests, talents, and faith, you can make a positive difference in the world right where you are…right now! Part of the fun is discovering your mission-driven superpowers. While you can&’t fix every problem, God can. With His help, you can bring light to a world that has grown dark and cold.Having a clear impression of your unique, God-given significance provides a sense of purpose that turns an ordinary life into an extraordinary one. So let&’s get started! It&’s never too early to step into your mission-possible life.
Mission Possible: 365 Days of Encouragement for Living a Life That Counts
by Tim TebowThis 365-day devotional from the New York Times bestselling author and athlete reminds young Christians that no one can ever limit or define you once you know your God-given purpose (previously published as Mission Possible One-Year Devotional for Young Readers). Life can be hard, and it&’s tempting to settle for the path of comfort, ease, and conformity—just do as you&’re told, be like everyone else, and lower your expectations. But God has other plans for you! A bold, bright future of meaning and purpose awaits, and Tim Tebow is ready to help you step into it. The two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, former professional baseball player, and bestselling author has spent his entire life beating the odds and achieving the impossible. Through 365 daily readings, Tim will help you . . . • Understand your God-given identity• Change your M.I.N.D.S.E.T.• Give God your pain• Make wise choices• Do hard things If you&’re ready to make your life count but aren&’t sure where to start or how to keep going, Mission Possible: A Daily Devotional for Young Readers will show you how to pursue your big dreams with God every day of the year!
Mission San Diego de Alcala
by Kathleen J. Edgar Susan E. EdgarDiscusses the founding, building, operation and closing of the Spanish Mission San Diego de Alcalâa and its role in California history.
Mission San Francisco De Solano
by Allison Stark DraperThis book offers a history of this California mission and what life was like during the period.
Mission San Miguel Arcangel
by Kathleen J. Edgar Nancy A. EdgarDiscusses Mission San Miguel Arcángel from its founding in 1797 to the present day, including the reasons for Spanish colonization in California and the effects of colonization on the California Indians.
Mission Titanic (The 39 Clues: Doublecross #1)
by Jude WatsonAt only seventeen years old, Ian Kabra is head of the Cahills, the most powerful family in the world. He has presidents on speed dial, generals at his beck and call. Ian knows he's an ideal leader and the only man enough for the job. There's just one small problem: He's already messed up big-time. A Cahill from the past calling himself the Outcast has risen to challenge Ian with an impossible test. The Outcast has re-created four of history's greatest disasters and dared Ian to stop him. If Ian and his allies can't decipher the Outcast's hints in time, innocent people will die. Ian's only chance to beat the Outcast is to track down his former allies, Amy and Dan. But finding Amy and Dan will demand from Ian an impossible sacrifice . . .
Mission Trip Impossible
by Mike ThalerWith hilarious stories and nutty pictures, the Tales from the Back Pew series offers kid’s a unique view of church. Enjoy plenty of giggles with your child—and learn fun, important truths about God, church, and the Bible. Hot jungles, poisonous snakes, and no TV—this is a mission trip I want to be missin’.
Mission to Mars #4 (Astronaut Girl #4)
by Cathy Hapka Ellen VandenbergCan Astronaut Girl save the day with a little help from science? Find out as she and her space crew blast off on new adventures in this chapter book series!When Val's teacher gives her class a science assignment to build terrariums, Val can't wait to get started! She's picked Wallace and her two friends, Ling and Abby, to join her group, and she expects to be in charge...after all, she is Astronaut Girl! But Val soon discovers it's impossible for them to agree on anything. And things don't get much better when the group and the Astro Crew zoom off to Mars for an outer-space adventure. Can the group finally put their heads together in order to save themselves from a giant sandstorm, or will they be stranded on Mars forever?Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
Mission to Mars: Can You Survive in Space?
by DKIn this epic book, get ready to blast off on an interactive voyage to Mars. Along the way you’ll get to choose your astronaut, pick your vehicle, and navigate the frontiers of space as you race to survive on Mars. Each decision leads you in a different direction, will you complete the mission and save mankind? Potential to extend into a series with other destinations.
Mission to Mars: Teen Astronauts #3 (Teen Astronauts #3)
by Eric WaltersTeen astronaut Houston Williams is now the pilot on a mission to Mars. Houston Williams was thrilled to win a scholarship to attend a space program at NASA. What he didn’t realize was that organizers were recruiting people for a top-secret research project aimed at studying how space travel affects people of different ages. After months spent on the International Space Station conducting a variety of experiments, Houston is surprised to learn that he and his two friends Ashley and Teal have been chosen to join a highly political mission to Mars. But after tragedy strikes, the teens are forced to continue the mission on their own. This is the third book in the Teen Astronauts series, following Houston, Is There A Problem? and Boldly Go.
Mission to Mercury
by Hugh WaltersThe four intrepid astronauts, headed by Chris Godfrey, look forward with enthusiasm to their trip to Mercury until the new crew member turns out to be a girl! Gail Patrick is being sent along to test mental telepathy as a means of communication. Her twin sister, Gill, will remain in the control room on earth to receive and send messages into space.
Mission to Mercury
by Hugh WaltersThe four intrepid astronauts, headed by Chris Godfrey, look forward with enthusiasm to their trip to Mercury until the new crew member turns out to be a girl! Gail Patrick is being sent along to test mental telepathy as a means of communication. Her twin sister, Gill, will remain in the control room on earth to receive and send messages into space.
Mission to Moon Farm (Secrets of Bearhaven #2)
by K. E. RochaAn incredible animal adventure series for fans of Narnia and Wolves of the Beyond!A few weeks ago, Spencer Plain had never been to Bearhaven. He was rebuilding a computer and eating peanut butter toast and going to school. Normal, human things.But now his parents are missing, he's living with a family of bears and learning how to speak Ragayo (the bears' language), and has already been on a rescue mission that saved two cubs and their mother.Spencer's ready to go on more missions, but when he uncovers a secret that every bear's been keeping from him, he storms out of Bearhaven, determined to find his parents. While he's gone, his best bear cub friend, Kate, is kidnapped, and soon Spencer is caught up in a daring mission to bring her back before it's too late!
Mission to Pluto: The First Visit to an Ice Dwarf and the Kuiper Belt
by Mary Kay Carson Tom UhlmanIn July of 2015 a robotic spacecraft reached Pluto after a nine-and-half-year journey. New Horizons is the first spacecraft mission to Pluto and revealed its five moons as never before seen. <P><P>Images from the mission show a reddish surface covered in ice-water mountains, moving glaciers, and hints of possible ice volcanoes and an underground ocean. Pluto is geologically alive and changing! <P><P>This addition to the Scientists in the Field series goes where no person or spacecraft has ever gone before. Follow along with the team of scientists as they build New Horizons, fly it across the solar system, and make new discoveries about a world three billion miles away.
Mission to Shadow Sea (Future Hero #2)
by Remi BlackwoodJarell’s adventures continue in this thrilling second installment of Future Hero!Jarell has accepted his destiny as the savior of Ulfrika. But a powerful god will stop at nothing to banish Jarell from the kingdom forever…
Mission to the Moon: The Mystery of Entity303 Book Three: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure (Gameknight999 Series #3)
by Mark ChevertonThis adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO. Entity303, the cruel villain who has poisoned vanilla Minecraft with dangerous and bizarre mods, was able to escape the sky-islands of Mystcraft, leaving the surface of Minecraft in a giant rocket. Gameknight999 knows Weaver must be sent back into the past so the timeline can be repaired and the eventual destruction of all the Minecraft worlds can be stopped. But to send him back, they must find the time-traveling portal that brought Weaver to the future. And only Entity303 knows the location. They have no choice; Gameknight999 and his friends must follow behind, landing on a strange and barren lunar landscape, a world stranger and more alien (in more ways than one) than any other Minecraft mod. It’s here that they must battle outer space mobs, combat monster bosses, and find Entity303. But as they close in on the terrible user, Gameknight999 will discover Entity303’s real scheme, and the very thought of what the evil user plans will fill everyone with terror. Can the User-that-is-not-a-user catch Entity303 as he travels through the cold reaches of universe, before it’s too late? Come along with Gameknight999 on his most thrilling adventure yet, to a biome unlike anything else in the Overworld: outer space!