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Dare to Discover: 2019 Summer Reading Program - Ages 6-12

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Dare to Discover a Universe of Stories with these cosmic titles chosen by Kansas City Public Library's youth librarians!

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16 items

16 items

Almost Astronauts

Almost Astronauts

13 Women Who Dared to Dream

by Stone, Tanya Lee

Pre-loaded Audiobook - 2009

Follow the story of the thirteen women connected with NASA's Mercury 13 space mission, who bravely made their mark and opened the door for females in space. Follow the story of the thirteen women connected with NASA's Mercury 13 space mission, who bravely made their mark and opened the door for females in space. Show less

Follow the story of the thirteen women connected with NASA's Mercury 13 space mission, who bravely made their mark and opened the door for females in space. Follow the story of the thirteen women connected with NASA's Mercury 13 space mission, who bravely made their mark and opened the door for females in space. Show less

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Astronomy Lab for Kids

Astronomy Lab for Kids

52 Family-friendly Activities

by Nichols, Michelle

Book - 2016

Introduces readers to the basics of space with fun activities that can be done with everyday items around your house. Introduces readers to the basics of space with fun activities that can be done with everyday items around your house. Show less

Introduces readers to the basics of space with fun activities that can be done with everyday items around your house. Introduces readers to the basics of space with fun activities that can be done with everyday items around your house. Show less

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Cleopatra in Space

Cleopatra in Space

Book One, Target Practice

by Maihack, Mike

Graphic Novel - 2014

An action-packed graphic novel series with a strong and witty female protagonist who gets zapped from Earth's ancient Egypt to a high-tech distant future where she attends an interstellar academy. An action-packed graphic novel series with a strong and witty female protagonist who gets zapped from Earth's ancient Egypt to a high-tech distant future where she attends an interstellar academy. Show less

An action-packed graphic novel series with a strong and witty female protagonist who gets zapped from Earth's ancient Egypt to a high-tech distant future where she attends an interstellar academy. An action-packed graphic novel series with a strong and witty female protagonist who gets zapped from Earth's ancient Egypt to a high-tech distant future where she attends an interstellar academy. Show less

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Counting on Katherine

Counting on Katherine

by Becker, Helaine

Book - 2018

Beautifully illustrated, this book tells the life story of Katherine Johnson, an amazing NASA mathematician who calculated the course of many moon landings. Beautifully illustrated, this book tells the life story of Katherine Johnson, an amazing NASA mathematician who calculated the course of many moon landings. Show less

Beautifully illustrated, this book tells the life story of Katherine Johnson, an amazing NASA mathematician who calculated the course of many moon landings. Beautifully illustrated, this book tells the life story of Katherine Johnson, an amazing NASA mathematician who calculated the course of many moon landings. Show less

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Curiosity

Curiosity

The Story of A Mars Rover

by Motum, Markus

Book - 2018

The Story of a Mars Rover. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to the Curiosity rover and her mission on Mars. The Story of a Mars Rover. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to the Curiosity rover and her mission on Mars. Show less

The Story of a Mars Rover. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to the Curiosity rover and her mission on Mars. The Story of a Mars Rover. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to the Curiosity rover and her mission on Mars. Show less

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Dragon Pearl

Dragon Pearl

by Lee, Yoon Ha

Book - 2019

Min, a girl with fox-magic, stows away on a battle cruiser to solve the mystery of what happened to her older brother in the Thousand World Space Forces. Min, a girl with fox-magic, stows away on a battle cruiser to solve the mystery of what happened to her older brother in the Thousand World Space Forces. Show less

Min, a girl with fox-magic, stows away on a battle cruiser to solve the mystery of what happened to her older brother in the Thousand World Space Forces. Min, a girl with fox-magic, stows away on a battle cruiser to solve the mystery of what happened to her older brother in the Thousand World Space Forces. Show less

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Go for Liftoff!

Go for Liftoff!

How to Train Like An Astronaut

by Williams, Dave

Book - 2017

Thinking of becoming an astronaut? This book, by a real astronaut, shares the steps it takes to get there. First in a series - To Burp or Not to Burp: A Guide to Your Body in Space. Thinking of becoming an astronaut? This book, by a real astronaut, shares the steps it takes to get there. First in a series - To Burp or Not to Burp: A Guide to Your Body in Space. Show less

Thinking of becoming an astronaut? This book, by a real astronaut, shares the steps it takes to get there. First in a series - To Burp or Not to Burp: A Guide to Your Body in Space. Thinking of becoming an astronaut? This book, by a real astronaut, shares the steps it takes to get there. First in a series - To Burp or Not to Burp: A Guide to Your Body in Space. Show less

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Just Right

Just Right

Searching for the Goldilocks Planet

by Manley, Curtis

Book - 2019

Searching for the Goldilocks Planet. Follow a young girl as she explores the scientific search for a Goldilocks planet - not too far, too close, too hot, or too cold, but just right. Searching for the Goldilocks Planet. Follow a young girl as she explores the scientific search for a Goldilocks planet - not too far, too close, too hot, or too cold, but just right. Show less

Searching for the Goldilocks Planet. Follow a young girl as she explores the scientific search for a Goldilocks planet - not too far, too close, too hot, or too cold, but just right. Searching for the Goldilocks Planet. Follow a young girl as she explores the scientific search for a Goldilocks planet - not too far, too close, too hot, or too cold, but just right. Show less

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Life on Mars

Life on Mars

by Brown, Jennifer

eBook - 2014

Arcturus Belelgeuse Chambers' quest to find life on other planets seems at an end when his parents decide to move. But while his parents visit houses, he stays with the astronaut next door. Arcturus Belelgeuse Chambers' quest to find life on other planets seems at an end when his parents decide to move. But while his parents visit houses, he stays with the astronaut next door. Show less

Arcturus Belelgeuse Chambers' quest to find life on other planets seems at an end when his parents decide to move. But while his parents visit houses, he stays with the astronaut next door. Arcturus Belelgeuse Chambers' quest to find life on other planets seems at an end when his parents decide to move. But while his parents visit houses, he stays with the astronaut next door. Show less

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Moonshot

Moonshot

The Flight of Apollo 11

by Floca, Brian

Book - 2019

Here is the story of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon, updated and expanded for the 50th anniversary. Here is the story of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon, updated and expanded for the 50th anniversary. Show less

Here is the story of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon, updated and expanded for the 50th anniversary. Here is the story of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon, updated and expanded for the 50th anniversary. Show less

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Seeing Stars

Seeing Stars

by Gillingham, Sara

Book - 2018

Illustrated guide to the 88 internationally recognized constellations with stories and legends. Illustrated guide to the 88 internationally recognized constellations with stories and legends. Show less

Illustrated guide to the 88 internationally recognized constellations with stories and legends. Illustrated guide to the 88 internationally recognized constellations with stories and legends. Show less

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See You in the Cosmos

See You in the Cosmos

by Cheng, Jack

Downloadable Audiobook - 2017

Alex Petroski travels from Colorado to a rocket festival in Albuquerque to launch his golden iPod into space so that other life forms can learn about life on Earth. Alex Petroski travels from Colorado to a rocket festival in Albuquerque to launch his golden iPod into space so that other life forms can learn about life on Earth. Show less

Alex Petroski travels from Colorado to a rocket festival in Albuquerque to launch his golden iPod into space so that other life forms can learn about life on Earth. Alex Petroski travels from Colorado to a rocket festival in Albuquerque to launch his golden iPod into space so that other life forms can learn about life on Earth. Show less

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Space Case

Space Case

by Gibbs, Stuart

Downloadable Audiobook - 2014

Being one of the first kids on the Moon is surprisingly dull and predictable until the base's doctor is found dead. First book in a space mystery series. Being one of the first kids on the Moon is surprisingly dull and predictable until the base's doctor is found dead. First book in a space mystery series. Show less

Being one of the first kids on the Moon is surprisingly dull and predictable until the base's doctor is found dead. First book in a space mystery series. Being one of the first kids on the Moon is surprisingly dull and predictable until the base's doctor is found dead. First book in a space mystery series. Show less

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The Sun Is My Favorite Star

The Sun Is My Favorite Star

by Asch, Frank

Book - 2000

Celebrates a child's love of the sun and the wondrous ways it helps the Earth and life upon it. Celebrates a child's love of the sun and the wondrous ways it helps the Earth and life upon it. Show less

Celebrates a child's love of the sun and the wondrous ways it helps the Earth and life upon it. Celebrates a child's love of the sun and the wondrous ways it helps the Earth and life upon it. Show less

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

I Know Exactly What You Are

by Kregenow, Julia

Book - 2018

I Know Exactly What You Are. Two siblings going to bed describe what stars really are - giant balls of hot, dense gas millions of miles from the Earth. I Know Exactly What You Are. Two siblings going to bed describe what stars really are - giant balls of hot, dense gas millions of miles from the Earth. Show less

I Know Exactly What You Are. Two siblings going to bed describe what stars really are - giant balls of hot, dense gas millions of miles from the Earth. I Know Exactly What You Are. Two siblings going to bed describe what stars really are - giant balls of hot, dense gas millions of miles from the Earth. Show less

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We're Not From Here

We're Not From Here

by Rodkey, Geoff

Book - 2019

After a year on Mars, a young boy and his family migrate to the planet Choom, but the inhabitants, who look like giant mosquitoes, don't really like humans. After a year on Mars, a young boy and his family migrate to the planet Choom, but the inhabitants, who look like giant mosquitoes, don't really like humans. Show less

After a year on Mars, a young boy and his family migrate to the planet Choom, but the inhabitants, who look like giant mosquitoes, don't really like humans. After a year on Mars, a young boy and his family migrate to the planet Choom, but the inhabitants, who look like giant mosquitoes, don't really like humans. Show less

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