Journeys to outer space [Mission: Space Science]by Kopp, Megan 

BTSB Prebound(Crabtree, 2019)

BTSB #: 529877 Available

Dewey: 629.45/NAges: 10-13   
AR: 6.9 MG+ Lexile: 1030

Genres:

Subjects: Manned space flight Outer space - Exploration

Summary: How soon can you board a rocket ship to Mars? And how will you survive when you get there? There are so many challenges to overcome in sending a human into space, such as problems of distance, fuel, and propulsion. This compelling book describes the history and future of space travel and the exciting areas of research travel presents.

Searching for extraterrestrials [Mission: Space Science]by O'Brien, Cynthia 

BTSB Prebound(Crabtree, 2019)

BTSB #: 684951 Available

Dewey: 576.8/NAges: 10-13   
AR: 6.5 MG+ Lexile: 950

Genres:

Subjects: Life on other planets Exobiology Space sciences

Summary: For years, space scientists have been asking the question "Is there other life out there?" Readers will enjoy the fascinating history of our search for extraterrestrial life--from aliens to tiny microbes--with technology such as telescopes, radio signals, and monitoring systems.