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  The Cold Equations - No Margin...

  Tom Godwin

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  The frontier of space is governed by rules that do not bend for hope, youth, or good intentions. In The Cold Equations, an Emergency Dispatch Ship races to deliver life-saving serum to a dying survey team on a distant world. Every calculation has already been made. Every variable accounted for. Or so it seems. 
  When an unexpected presence is discovered aboard the ship, the pilot realizes that survival is no longer a matter of heroism or mercy. The laws that govern space travel are exact, and they allow no appeals. What follows is a deeply personal confrontation between compassion and necessity, told with quiet restraint and relentless logic. 
  Tom Godwin was a mid-century science fiction writer best known for his stark, uncompromising portrayals of humanity facing the realities of an unforgiving universe. His work often rejected comforting illusions in favor of hard limits imposed by physics, environment, and consequence. 
  Published in 1954, The Cold Equations became one of the most discussed science fiction stories of its era. It sparked decades of debate about ethics, realism, and whether science fiction should comfort or confront its audience. Godwin’s legacy endures because his stories refuse easy answers and trust readers to wrestle with them.

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  How to Spacewalk - Step-by-Step...

  Michael J. Rosen, Kathryn D....

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  “Fascinating. … This enthusiastic and personal story of how a woman born in a time when girls were limited to specific careers broke the rules … will be useful as a reference and appeal to aspiring scientists.”—School Library Connection 
    
  What is it like to walk in space—to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit? How do you get there in the first place? Would-be spacewalkers will find enthusiasm, vibrant encouragement, and a host of amazing facts and descriptions in this engaging guide cowritten by three-time shuttle astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan and children’s book author Michael J. Rosen. From detailed info about how to train (sometimes underwater!) to descriptions of the emotions spurred by seeing Earth from above, this guide will leave readers inspired and excited to start their own journeys into space.

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  Hello Winter: The children’s...

  Jo Lindley

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  Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. 
  Finally it’s Winter turn to share her special season, and she’s SO excited. But her friends don’t like her chilly games. Instead of passing the weather crown to Winter, Autumn gives it to Spring. 
  As Winter stomps off to play snow games on her own, it isn’t long before her friends start feeling bad. Can they find their way through the ice and snow to tell their friend how much she means to them? 
  Perfect for little readers learning about empathy and taking turns.  
  Each title centres on a different seasonal character and gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as anxiety, self-belief and resilience. 
  Set in an enchanting natural world that readers will love to return to again and again! 
  With a sparkling foil finish! 
  Collect the series and discover more magical seasonal adventures: 
  Hello Spring 
  Hello Autumn 
  Hello Summer 
  Jo Lindley, the Sunday Times bestselling author, brings us the latest in her enchanting series with Hello Winter. This story, perfect for kids aged 3-7, explores emotions and concepts of friendship and empathy through the reluctant Winter, who learns the importance of taking turns. 
  For fans of Aaron Reynolds (Creepy Carrots!), Sheri Wall (A Silly Milly Birthday), Jan Brett (The Tale of the Tiger Slippers), Kevin Christmann (Nervous Nolan Bison Goes to School), and Katie Daynes (Aladdin and His Magical Lamp). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  Little Women (Easy Classics)

  Louisa May Alcott, Lynne...

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  An adapted and illustrated edition of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! 
  ‘Happiness doesn’t come from money,’ said Mrs March. ‘I’d rather see my girls happy and married to poor men, than unhappy and married to rich men.’
  The March sisters are living through tough times. Their father is off at war, money is scarce and the eldest sisters must work to support their mother. Their poverty creates hardship to be overcome. But will the girls grow to find richness of spirit as well as material wealth?

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  Planet of Doom

  C. H. Thames

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  Planet Of Doom by C. H. Thames - As a galactic reporter Jane Crowley knew she had hold of the biggest story of the year; thousands of people were soon to die on this — Planet Of Doom 
  Less than an hour after the last spaceship made touchdown on Mandmoora, Jane Crowley stood before a scowling, head shaking public Information Officer. 
  "My company sent me fifty light years from its nearest base in the Denebian system, Colonel," Jane said. "I'm sorry, but it's impossible for me to return to Deneb without my story." 
  "This office has issued press releases, my dear Miss Crowley, which—" 
  "Press releases!" The way Jane uttered those two words made the Colonel wince. "I didn't come fifty light years for press releases. I came...." She watched the Colonel's face and let her voice trail off. This approach was having absolutely no effect. But Jane Crowley was a woman, young and quite pretty and it was likely, she thought, that where the straightforward, man-to-man approach might fail, the ways of a woman might succeed. "But Colonel," she pouted, then let her composed face fall apart as if she were going to cry. "But Colonel, my job depends on this story. My ... my whole career ... you see ..." she sniffled. 
  "There now, Miss Crowley," the Colonel said, looking very uncomfortable. "There now, miss. Please." 
  "Then you'll let me go out there among the Mandmoora?" 
  "I'm sorry, miss. Out of the question. Definitely out. We've evacuated all the Mandmoora who want to go. What remains is a hard core of Mandmooranian fanatics who refuse to leave their native planet under any circumstances. They've got an island just off shore here, you see. 

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  Strays

  Jason Strange

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  After Quentin's bike breaks down in a strange town, he and his friend become surrounded by feral cats.

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