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Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the major space missions of the 21st century, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind the missions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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Arnold Ringstad
Arnold Ringstad lives in Minnesota with his wife and their cat. He enjoys researching and writing about mysterious events, such as the disappearance of D. B. Cooper.
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