Rovers
Title | Rovers PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Lange |
Publisher | Hachette UK |
Total Pages | 239 |
Release | 2021-07-27 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0316541974 |
Two immortal brothers crisscross the American Southwest to elude a murderous biker gang and protect a young woman in this “utter triumph and delight” from award-winning author Richard Lange (Jonathan Ames, author of A Man Named Doll). Summer, 1976. Jesse and his brother, Edgar, are on the road in search of victims. They’re rovers, nearly indestructible nocturnal beings who must consume human blood in order to survive. For seventy years they’ve lurked on the fringes of society, roaming from town to town, dingy motel to dingy motel, stalking the transients, addicts, and prostitutes they feed on. This hard-boiled supernatural hell ride kicks off when the brothers encounter a young woman who disrupts their grim routine, forcing Jesse to confront his past and plunging his present into deadly chaos as he finds himself scrambling to save her life. The story plays out through the eyes of the brothers, a grieving father searching for his son’s murderer, and a violent gang of rover bikers, coming to a shattering conclusion in Las Vegas on the eve of America’s Bicentennial. Gripping, relentless, and ferocious, Rovers demonstrates once again why Richard Lange has been hailed as an “expert writer, his prose exact, his narrative tightly controlled” (Steph Cha, Los Angeles Times). Finalist for the 2022 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award
Mars Rovers (A True Book: Space Exploration)
Title | Mars Rovers (A True Book: Space Exploration) PDF eBook |
Author | Jessica Cohn |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Total Pages | 52 |
Release | 2022-04-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1338825909 |
From the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered "What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos. For so long, our neighbor in the solar system has been shrouded in mystery. Was there ever life on Mars? How can we enable astronauts to land on that planet-and return safely? Mars rovers, including the latest:Perseverance, may just provide the answers! They might even tell us if humans can live on Mars one day! Share in the joy of exploration and discovery with Mars Rovers. ABOUT THE SERIES: This book is part of A True Book series, Space Exploration, that includes the titles Human Missions to Outer Space, Mars Rovers, The International Space Station, and UFO's. The series features the latest NASA imagery and lively text to bring the wonder of space exploration directly to readers.
Rover Throws a Party
Title | Rover Throws a Party PDF eBook |
Author | Kristin L. Gray |
Publisher | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | 41 |
Release | 2020-03-31 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0525646485 |
Inspired by NASA's Curiosity rover, this is the story of a lonely Mars rover who plans the best birthday party in the solar system. It's Rover's anniversary on Mars! Time to celebrate by throwing the best party this planet has ever seen. Rover hands out invitations all over town, but it seems like he's the only one around. Will anyone come to the party, or will Rover be all alone on his big day? In 2013, NASA programmed their Curiosity rover to hum "Happy Birthday to You" in honor of its first year on Mars. Inspired by this anecdote, this is the tale of a lonely rover and his party, accompanied by fascinating Mars rover facts that help explain the real science behind the story. This fun birthday tale provides an accessible, kid-friendly look at one of NASA's coolest programs.
Red Rover
Title | Red Rover PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Wiens |
Publisher | Basic Books (AZ) |
Total Pages | 258 |
Release | 2013-03-12 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0465055982 |
Covers the development and construction of the Mars rover Curiosity, the most sophisticated vehicle ever sent to the "Red Planet."
Mars' First Friends
Title | Mars' First Friends PDF eBook |
Author | Susanna Leonard Hill |
Publisher | Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages | 40 |
Release | 2020-06-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1728230187 |
From the creators of New York Times bestseller Moon's First Friends comes a new, heartwarming picture book about the little red planet who just wants a pet! One of this year's best Mars books for kids and a perfect Earth Day gift! In a solar system full of planets, Mars feels all alone. All Mars wants is someone to play with, but all of the planets are just too busy. Mars can't help but wonder...will he ever get a playmate? Until one day, Earth sends her little brother Mars his first friends: the rovers Spirit and Opportunity! Learn about Mars' rovers through this universal story about man's—and Mars'—best friends—our beloved pets! With its charming text and beautiful illustrations, this sweet solar system story and bedtime read aloud for children ages 4-7 is the perfect book for little adventurers searching for more books on pets and space books for kids. Why readers love Mars' First Friends: An educational and heartwarming story about Mars' rovers told from the unique perspective of Mars itself! Makes a fantastic back to school book, holiday stocking stuffer, or gift for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, or any occasion! Educational bonus content includes out-of-this world facts about the solar system, Mars, and his real-life pets—NASA's rovers A sweet introduction to the solar system family makes this a great family read aloud
The Mighty Mars Rovers
Title | The Mighty Mars Rovers PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Rusch |
Publisher | Turtleback Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017-06-27 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780606398121 |
On June 10, 2003, a little rover named Spirit blasted off on a rocket headed for Mars. On July 7, 2003, a twin rover named Opportunity soared through the solar system with the same mission: to find out if Mars ever had water that could have supported life.A thrilling addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series, The Mighty Mars Rovers tells the greatest space robot adventure of all time through the eyes and heart of Steven Squyres, professor of astronomy at Cornell University and lead scientist on the mission. This suspenseful page-turner captures the hair-raising human emotions felt during the adventures with two tough rovers."
Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover
Title | Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover PDF eBook |
Author | Markus Motum |
Publisher | Candlewick Press |
Total Pages | 57 |
Release | 2023-10-24 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1536233250 |
In his debut picture book, Motum brings the story of NASA's beloved Mars rover Curiosity to life in vivid color. Full of eye-catching retro illustrations, this book is sure to fascinate budding space explorers and set inquisitive minds soaring. Full color.