Wieland, Paul O. “Crossing the Threshold: Advancing into Space to Benefit the Earth” Threshold 2020 Press 2010 ISBN13: 978-0-982-51271-5 Publisher’s Web Site
Category Archives: Ken’s Lunar Library
“Thea Stilton and the Star Castaways”
Atlantyca, SpA “Thea Stilton and the Star Castaways” Scholastic, Inc. 06/2011 ISBN13: 978-0-545-22774-2 Librarian’s Note: The English language edition of the copy I picked up in France last year is finally out. I like the French title, “Destination the Stars” better than “Star Castaways”. So fresh it’s not yet up … Continue reading
“Solar Power from the Moon”
Tucker, Patrick “Solar Power from the Moon” The Futurist May/June 2011 ISSN: 0016-3317 On-Line Text Librarian’s Note: Also includes an article from satellite-guru and ex-ISU dean Joseph Pelton entitled “Finding Eden on the Moon” that lays out a case for a Moonbase entitled Eden 1. The Solar power article features … Continue reading
“Pilgrim Observer Space Station” (model)
MPC “Pilgrim Observer Space Station” Learning Curve Brands Inc./Round 2, LLC 2011 Item #MPC713 Publisher’s Web Site Librarian’s Note: While not inexpensive (and what isn’t these days), you’re getting an above-average quality product. There’s no obvious “flash” (the extra bits of plastic that get left on in production), the box … Continue reading
“Turning Point: How Space Exploration & Development Will Determine the Rise or Fall of Humanity”
Mallette, Douglas “Turning Point: How Space Exploration & Development Will Determine the Rise or Fall of Humanity” lulu.com 2009 ISBN13: 978-0-557-09123-2 Publisher’s Web Site
“Rumble ‘n Blast Space Ship” (playset)
Little People “Rumble ‘n Blast Space Ship” Fisher-Price 2010 ID. V4348-0910 NO: 7433P Publisher’s Web Site
“Elmo’s Space Adventure Building Set” (playset)
Sesame Street “Elmo’s Space Adventure Building Set” K’Nex 2010 #85364 Publisher’s Web Site Librarian’s Note: “Today, Elmo is exploring the Moon, just like an astronaut!” Right on.
“iSpace Out” (DVD)
Nickelodeon “iSpace Out” Paramount Home Entertainment 2010 Publisher’s Web Site iCarly iSpace Out game
“Lego City Space Shuttle”
“Lego City Space Shuttle” LEGO 2011 Catalog #: 3367 Publisher’s Website LEGOSpace Website Librarian’s Note: Finally, the LEGOSpace countdown clock runs to zero again, and I use my lunch hour to head to the LEGO store at the mall just up the road a bit. I’m all anxious to load … Continue reading
“Meteor Strike” (game)
“Meteor Strike” LEGO 2011 Catalog #: 3850 Librarian’s Note: Just released (and for only $19.99) at my local LEGO store, where they inform me that it looks as if LEGO has discontinued the Lunar Command game, as they haven’t seen anything about it being released here in the U.S. As … Continue reading
“Twin Spica, Vol. 6″
Kou Yaginuma “Twin Spica, Vol. 6″ (Futatsu no Supika) Vertical, Inc. 2004 (2011) ISBN13: 978-1-935-65403-2 Publisher’s Web Site
“New Zealand Astronomical Yearbook 2011″
Christie, Dr. Grant (Ed.) “New Zealand Astronomical Yearbook 2011″ Stardome Observatory 2011 ISSN: 1171-1108 Publisher’s Web Site
“Zac Power Test Drive: Zac’s Moon Trip”
Larry, H.I. “Zac Power Test Drive: Zac’s Moon Trip” hardie grant EGMONT 2009 ISBN13: 978-1-921-50203-3 Publisher’s Web Site Zac Power Website
“Zac Power Test Drive: Zac’s Space Race”
Larry, H.I. “Zac Power Test Drive: Zac’s Space Race” hardie grant EGMONT 2010 ISBN13: 978-1-921-50218-7 Publisher’s Web Site Zac Power Website
“Zac Power Test Drive: Zac’s Rocket Launch”
Larry, H.I. “Zac Power Test Drive: Zac’s Rocket Launch” hardie grant EGMONT 2009 ISBN13: 978-1-921-50213-2 Publisher’s Web Site Zac Power Website
“Moon: A Tribute to Earth’s Nearest Neighbor”
Montgomery, Scott L. “Moon: A Tribute to Earth’s Nearest Neighbor” The Five Mile Press 2008 ISBN13: 978-1-742-11338-6 Publisher’s Web Site
“Aussie Nibbles: Blast Off”
Clark, Margaret. Illus. by Tom Jellett “Aussie Nibbles: Blast Off” Puffin Books 2006 ISBN13: 978-0-143-30185-1
“To the Moon and Back”
Sullivan, Bryan & Jackie French “To the Moon and Back” Angus & Robertson 2004 ISBN: 0-207-20009-2 Publisher’s Web Site
“Expedition Halley” (board game)
Vujigigi Brothers “Expedition Halley” 2004 KIWIreviews.co.nz Review
Sevi Space Shuttle
Space Shuttle with Tanker Sevi Publisher’s Web Site
“The Great Space Race”
Mowll, Joshua “The Great Space Race” Walker Books 2010 ISBN13: 978-1-406-30937-9 Publisher’s Web Site
“The Comic Strip History of Space”
Kindberg, Sally & Tracey Turner “The Comic Strip History of Space” Bloomsbury 2009 ISBN13: 978-0-747-59432-1 Publisher’s Web Site
“Space: The Final Frontier”
McKie, Robin “Space: The Final Frontier” Cosmos Magazine Issue 36 Dec 2010/Jan 2011 Publisher’s Web Site
“Moon Landing”
Gray, Leon “Moon Landing” Scholastic Australia 2009 ISBN13: 978-1-741-69414-7
“Kiwi Moon”
Bishop, Gavin “Kiwi Moon” Random House NZ 2005 (2009) ISBN13: 978-1-869-79074-5 Publisher’s Web Site