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The Three Astronauts

by Umberto Eco · 1966

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A Martian's concern for a frightened bird shows three space explorers from America, Russia, and China that just because two creatures look different doesn't mean they have to be enemies.

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science fictionscience fictionMore like thisLess of this
Setting
MarsMarsMore like thisLess of thisouter spaceouter spaceMore like thisLess of this
Subject
sciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 40 pages

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