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Up in the blue sky : journey from the Earth's surface to outer space / Gianumberto Accinelli ; illustrations by Giulia Zaffaroni ; translated by Nanette Cooper-McGuiness.

Accinelli, Gianumberto, 1969- (author.). McGuiness, Nanette, (translator.). Zaffaroni, Giulia, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Beginning on Earth's surface, start your ascent into the blue and fly alongside butterflies, birds, drones, aircraft and more. Watch as the scale maps the altitude as you are transported higher and higher into the sky, soaring among meteorites, the aurora borealis and the Apollo space mission.With its unique vertical format, Up in the Blue Sky is an immersive experience that explores the different layers of the atmosphere. Touch the clouds, travel through rainbows and uncover the mysteries of the world above us. Are you ready? All you need to do is spread your wings and begin this incredible journey"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781459843288
  • ISBN: 1459843282
  • Physical Description: 83 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, [2025]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Translation of: Su nel blue: dalla Terra allo spazio: viaggio volante sfogliabile.
Formatted Contents Note:
Troposphere -- Stratosphere -- Mesosphere -- Thermosphere -- Exosphere and the universe.
Language Note:
In English, translated from the Italian.
Subject:
Sky > Juvenile literature.
Atomosphere > Juvenile literature.
Habitat (Ecology) > Juvenile literature.
Ecology > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
Informational works.

Available copies

  • 12 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

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Mars Hill Library J 551.5 ACC (Text) 30229101431905 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library J551.6 A (Text) 39493110185792 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Cliffdale Library J577 ACC (Text) 31781069925822 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Cumberland Headquarters J577 ACC (Text) 31781069925830 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Danbury Public Library J 551.6 ACC JLG (Text) 30672100413251 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Enka-Candler Library j551.5 ACC (Text) 0020514008760 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -
High Point Library J 551.6 Accinelli (Text) 30519020476233 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library J 551.6 Accinelli (Text) 39523000435913 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/19/2026
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Summary: "Beginning on Earth's surface, start your ascent into the blue and fly alongside butterflies, birds, drones, aircraft and more. Watch as the scale maps the altitude as you are transported higher and higher into the sky, soaring among meteorites, the aurora borealis and the Apollo space mission.With its unique vertical format, Up in the Blue Sky is an immersive experience that explores the different layers of the atmosphere. Touch the clouds, travel through rainbows and uncover the mysteries of the world above us. Are you ready? All you need to do is spread your wings and begin this incredible journey"--