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The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™
“Beyond Earth’s Sky to Mars”
by Karen Elise Wormack
Dot Pixel Illustrator
The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™
“Beyond Earth’s Sky to Mars”
Karen Elise Wormack
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Wormack, Karen Elise
Title: The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™, "Beyond Earth’s Sky to Mars"
[1. Children - Fiction 2. Friendship - Fiction 3. Adventure - Fiction 4. Animal - Fiction]
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Dedication
To the Infinite Power of the Galactic Mystic!
The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™
"Beyond Earth’s Sky to Mars"
Table of Contents
The Adventure Begins
Page 1
The Morning News
Page
186
“Mars Can Be Seen Among the Stars” Song
Page
187
Glossary
Page 188
Gratitude and Credits
Page
About the Author
About the Illustrator
258
The Adventure Begins…
1
Prissy and Missy were the best of friends. Prissy
and Missy were a set of twins. They were two of the
sweetest sisters who got along, ever since the day
they were born.
2
Illustrator’s Interpretation
On this very special night, Prissy and Missy
experienced the same dream. Thoughts of galaxies,
solar systems and the world beyond enraptured their
sleep with these themes.
4
They visualized a multicolored starship. It was
purple, green and blue, with psychedelic variations
and vibrant rainbow hues.
6
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The captain of the ship shouted, “Hurry girls, let’s
go! Another world awaits us. It’s found above and
not below.
The full moon is shining brightly, a sweet
reflection from the sun. A familiar sight for quick
direction, we’ll wave “Hello” and have some fun!
8
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Sleepy eyed Missy murmured… “Sister, do you
think this can be real? Tell me how you feel? Is this
a figment from our contagious imaginations? Or
have our thoughts truly come alive from happy
galactic contemplation!?”
10
Again the Alien Captain shouted, “No need to talk
or chat! There will be plenty of time for that! Then
again, when I show you moon rock, shooting stars,
Black Holes, Planet Mars and ethers, I’ll bet you a
zillion astro dollars, your eyes will be super wide
with fantastic surprise and your voices….completely
speechless! Hurry now! Let’s go! Away from the
Mountains of the Poconos!”
12
So Prissy and Missy dashed from their room to
the site of the Mother ship connection. The Captain
granted the sisters ingress with his power to suspend
gravitation.
14
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The girls were nestled in their circular window
seats by a Robot named Desaki. He was
programmed to do all sorts of things, but loved
eating Sushi and practicing Karate!
16
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Prissy asked, “Captain, are there fish in outer
space?” He replied, “During this 21st century it’s
been discovered, that plankton has certainly
established its place, being carried there by currents
from Earth’s pervasive atmosphere.
18
Since Desaki is a Roboticus without a human
esophagus, a hologram provides the images to his
face, while hypnosis provides the experience of Sushi
taste!
20
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“Here we go! Hang on girls! Time for lift off,
into another world!” Prissy and Missy took a deep
breath, held on tightly and calmed their chests!
22
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The Captain and Crew flew above the Ionosphere,
leaving the earth and sky behind, soaring away from
earth’s hemisphere. Prissy shouted, “Oh!” Missy,
exclaimed “Dear!”
24
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The Heavens came into view within the twinkling
of an eye. So majestic was the sight, Prissy and Missy
cried. Prissy said, “My heart is beating fast, I’m
excited with great joy! Our thoughts and dreams
have really come true. What an honor to be privy on
this planetary tour!”
26
Missy said, “Sister! Wow Wee! Wow Wee! Those
stars are shaped like a palace! And by the way Sis,
did you see, what I did? I think it was the Aurora
Borealis!”
28
Ah! Said the Captain, “I’m glad you’re feeling fine.
Bringing you sisters here is an exceptional pleasure
of mine!” Desaki chimed in, “I’m never used to all of
this. Whenever we come or go, I blow the Universe a
loving kiss!” And remember… for Breakfast… we’re
having hologram fish!
30
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The sister’s eyes grew large and wide at the sight
of magnificent splendor. Prissy and Missy in unison
gushed, “Glorious! Majestic! Supercalifragilistic! To
the Infinite Power of the Galactic Mystic, with
humble adoring hearts…we surrender!”
32
Just then, the space craft encountered a meteor
shower. Captain MaRocky knew just what to do. He
engaged the invisible shield of protection, enabling
the space ship to pass right through!
34
The frightened twin sisters sank to the floor, and
gasped with quick sighs of relief! “Fear not!” The
Captain suggested to them. “It’s quite safe to return
to your seats.”
36
Illustrator’s Interpretation
The girls took another look outside and
recognized planet earth in the distance.
Approximately one hundred and forty million miles
away, was the home Prissy and Missy left to board
this Spaceship.
38
Oh yes! Of course! They love Mother Earth, her
flowers the birds and the bees. Land, water, fire,
living things, air and trees…..but as passengers on
board this Mother Ship Connection, in the realm of
extraordinary space exploration, Prissy and Missy
felt giddy and free!
40
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The girls suddenly turned and shouted, “Look
there! Look there! The fourth planet from our sun!”
“That’s right!” Uttered Captain MaRocky. “It’s Mars
and here we come!”
42
Missy said, “But Captain, what about sharing the
lunar rocks?” The Captain responded, “Don’t worry
child. I’ll show you some I’ve got hidden in my socks!
I keep them for good luck, just in case my Starship
should get stuck!”
44
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They approached the Red Planet with caution and
awe. Captain MaRocky and Robot Desaki chanted,
“Prissy and Missy! Welcome to Mars!”
46
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The sisters belted, “Journeying to this planet has
given us such hope! We are fascinated by Science,
regular visitors of the Smithsonian, Junior Members
of NASA, and are faithful users of our Takahashi
Telescopes!”
48
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The Starship hovered over Mars, using an Ionic
Engine. They scoured the landscape with binoculars,
hoping
to
befriend
“Spirit”,
“Curiosity”, a “Martian” or a “Ninja!”
50
“Opportunity”,
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Captain MaRocky pensively commented, “Ahhh!
Extra Terrestrial life would be exceptional to find.
The discovery and communication of such was at the
forefront of Dr. Carl Sagan, an Astronomer,
Astrophysicist, Cosmologist, Author, and super
duper eccentric, colleague of mine!”
52
He and fellow brethren, unboxed minded Stanley
Kubrick, (A 2001 Space Odyssey) were great men,
with outstanding thought lives, replete with the
finest audacity! Their human contributions were
admired around the world and shared. I’m sure, with
us on planet Mars…Yes! Oh Yes! They would love
to be here! May the Force be with you! My highly
respected and beloved Comrades….Multi- Faceted
Dr. Carl Sagan and Multi- Hyphenated Director
Stanley Kubrick!”
54
The surface of Mars was dusty red, reminiscent of
Sedona. Prissy said, “It’s exciting to know that Mars
can compare with that exquisite city in Arizona!”
56
Missy added, “Speaking of Arizona where the
Grand Canyon can be found, Mars has a similar
landscape in spectacular places where giganticus
shield craters and the deepest of valleys abound!
58
Rushing waters helped carve America’s Great
Ravine, but collapsing mountains and meteorites
pepper’s a vast portion of the Martian scene.”
60
Missy declared, “And we must remember
“Phoenix”. A name derived meaning, “Victory from
the Ash”. The United States sent Robots named
“Phoenix”, “Viking”, “Maven”, and many more
vehicles, for exploration of everything that Mars
could offer man….especially, water!”
62
After this revelation of important knowledge, the
sisters squealed, “Please! Oh Please! May we venture
outside? All of our lives we’ve wanted to fly!”
64
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Captain MaRocky responded, “The atmosphere of
Mars is thin and complex. Ninety six percent carbon
dioxide and lots of dust are in the mix. But today is
bright, gorgeous and clear. In the distance we see
towering Olympus Mons, discovered by Mariner 9, in
the Twentieth Century of ’71.”
66
“Back to your question of wanting to fly, that’s
another exciting reason I brought you on this ride.
Seems we’ve got the entire planet, what more could
we ask, and the dust storms have settled, so suit up,
get ready and don’t forget your masks!”
68
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Prissy and Missy squealed with delight! “For
Heaven’s sake, what an unforgettable flight!” Robot
Desaki said, “Prissy and Missy, here’s a point I must
announce, you really won’t be flying. It’s more like a
horizontal bungee cord bounce!”
70
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In any case, although there’s no real “weather”, to
our Starship Spacecraft, you sisters must be tethered.
You won’t even feel your body’s weight. You’ll be
light as a cache of Angora sweaters!
72
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“Wow Wee!” “Wow Wee!” Intrigued Missy blurted
out with glee! We’re ready to explore, what Mars has
in store, for you Captain MaRocky, you Robot
Desaki, my sister Prissy and me!
74
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The spacecrafts hatch was opened. A mechanical
sound went “Ka chunk”! Passengers and crew made
their exit. The spool of unwinding scouting rope
released 50 feet, and the electrical door hinge closed
with …..Ka Thunk!”
76
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Prissy chanted, “Ooo! I’m bouncing on thin air”.
Missy replied, “Sister, I see mind boggling desolate
beauty everywhere!”
78
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Captain MaRocky declared, “Look here! Look
here! We’ve landed on a very large ledge in the heart
of Mar’s Equator. But Robot Desaki, Prissy and
Missy, please don’t venture out too far, or your triple
twisted rope will become your elevator!”
80
Lo and behold the vast canyon system of Valles
Marineris, greeted the group with Martian splendor,
just east of the Region of Tharsis.
82
The sisters exclaimed, “It’s huge! It’s Intriguing,
our hearts are melting…just look at what we’re
seeing!”
84
We read you could fit the entire United States
within this geo tectonic “crack”. It also spans twenty
five hundred miles long and four miles deep!”
86
Desaki’s control panel in agreement went beep!
Captain MaRocky responded, “Well! Well! Well!
Prissy and Missy, Tell us now? What do you think
about that?!”
88
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Again, the sister’s eyes grew large and wide at the
sight of magnificent splendor. Prissy and Missy in
unison gushed, We think this!...“Glorious! Majestic!
Supercalifragilistic! To the Infinite Power of the
Galactic Mystic, with humble adoring hearts…we
surrender!”
90
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“With a ph balance of seven”, Prissy said,
“Scientists have revealed Mars may have water too,
you know, indicating carrots and vegetables could
grow… Regardless of the chemical perchlorate,
native to this beautiful and exotic place!”
92
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The sisters chanted, “Ah! The breathtaking
expanse of this incredible canyon! We wonder if
there are stalactites, stalagmites and pools of H2O,
among other hidden treasures, yet to be found,
within underground Martian Cathedral Caverns!”
94
“Our beloved and precious Mommy, Karen Elise
is quite fond of spelunking visitations. She enjoys
going deep into our Earth, expanding her awe,
stimulating ideas, and feeding her vivacious
imagination...We love and thank you Mommy and
Daddy! Wish you were here!”
96
Just minutes thereafter, Robot Desaki looked
bewildered. He picked up binoculars strapped to his side,
noticing an object that looked quite familiar. “My! My!
My! I feel trembles in my hand! By golly, I think I see
one of our oldest and dearest friends. My lovely “Spirit”
out there, submerged within the sand!”
98
Desaki continued, “She and her amazing twin
“Opportunity” were launched June 10, in the year
2003.
100
Spirit and Opportunity have extraordinary
reputations back on Earth, with tasks to perform lots
of Martian data collection and incredible picture
taking work.”
102
“Spirit Landed on this fascinating planet, January
4th, in the year 2004. She labored diligently and
excessively without ever becoming bored. In fact,
Spirit was so successful she exceeded NASA’s
expectations. Her life expectancy lasted far longer,
than the original anticipated duration.”
104
Captain MaRocky reminisced, “After many years
of dedicated service and multiple miraculous
cleaning events, Spirits six alloy wheels could no
longer maneuver her away from “Troy,” and out of
her sand dune embedded trench.
106
In the year 2011 on March 25, Researcher’s
officially announced her solar powered energy was
completely spent and no longer had Spirit to
communicate with.
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The hearts of NASA’s scientist and staff were
broken, completely broken in half. Sadness and
gloom ruled that day, not even Opportunity could
dig out helpless Spirit, she was on the other side of
this equator, far, far, far away.
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Desaki added, “Although, Mars’ Exploration
Rover “B” also known as Opportunity, continues to
thrive and exist, and Curiosity was launched for a
similar purpose, our tireless Spirit has certainly been
missed!
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Her expedition is incredibly and indelibly marked
in time and mankind’s history! The female gender
has risen to the occasion once again, but my Robotic
emotions all are all askew because she’s out there by
herself, and I’m helpless to rescue our sand dune
buried friend!
114
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I wish we could bring her close to us and board
our spacecraft here, but objects spotted with
binoculars are always farther than they appear.
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A fierce wind began to stir after such potent
exchange and dynamic conversation. Suddenly,
Captain MaRocky shouted, “Ahoy Mates! Return to
Spacecraft now! My skin is beginning to itch
profusely! A sign of an impending sand storm
invasion!
118
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Yes, gazillion grains of sand began to stir swiftly,
so everyone reboarded the space craft quickly. The
shaft of the door immediately shut. Missy said “Don’t
worry. We won’t get stuck. Captain MaRocky always
has his Moon Rock for Good Luck!”
120
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The terrain of Mars began to change, no longer
considered “Sweet home on the range”. It was
almost impossible to see the Red Sky. Vision was
obscured by the sand storm’s eye.
122
Captain MaRocky responded, “It’s time for lift off.
Better leave right now, the grains are making it dark.
Sand storm specks might clog my engine, and we
need (unhindered hydraulic pressure)multiple
sparks, for proper ascension!
124
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The spacecrafts supersonic engine took them up!
Up! Up! And Away! Then Captain MaRocky, Robot
Desaki, Prissy and Missy waved farewell to the Red
Planet Mars, hoping to return on another Sol day!
126
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The journey back home was just as exciting! The
galaxy was adorned with a star spangled banner of
never before seen shapes, images, unspeakable
colors and magnificent displays of glorious
lightning.
128
Captain MaRocky shouted, “Brace your selves
with all your might, we’ve got to duck and dodge an
oncoming meteorite! There will be no collateral
damage for us, even though my spacecrafts
insurance is all paid up!
130
Prissy and Missy squeezed each other’s hand,
smiled at the Captain and said, “Thank you for
protecting us Captain MaRocky. We certainly feel
safe under your courageous command!”
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The ride within the starship became smooth as
butter. Suddenly Prissy and Missy’s eyelids began to
flutter. Peaceful exhaustion overcame the twins
while still in flight. They felt dreamy eyed and
sleepy, surrounded by ten thousand points of
exquisite light.
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Robot Desaki, in the midst of eating sushi and
practicing Karate, exclaimed to Captain MaRocky,
“Look! Captain, we’ve come in contact with the
International Space Station. Although Prissy and
Missy have fallen asleep, I’ll awaken them now for
Martian decontamination!”
136
“Yes! Yes! Desaki, a splendid idea! I’ve already
communicated with the Russians, the Americans, the
Europeans and the Japanese. They are anxious to
receive us. Yes, do that right now. Thank you and
Please!”
138
“Wake up Prissy. Wake up Missy. It’s time to
open your eyes. Before we re-enter Earth’s
atmosphere, everything aboard must be completely
sanitized.”
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With excitement each sister jumped right up,
eager to welcome the next facet of their journey.
Captain MaRocky maneuvered his spacecraft to the
International Space Station and exposed a giant
magnet to dock his ship firmly.
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Suspended high above the surface of the earth, each
ship was connected and the Captain’s crew dispersed.
144
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The American Astronaut expressed, “A wonderful
pleasure to greet you again Captain MaRocky and
Robot Desaki. And these Interplanetary Certificates
are for you Prissy and Missy. We’ve heard
extraordinary things concerning you sisters. What
do you think about becoming a part of our Nation’s
History and exploring the supernatural world of
outer space and Mar’s ancient mystery?
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Prissy and Missy in unison gushed, while thinking of
phenomenal splendor…..”Thank you for asking,
Kind Sir…..We think this!...Glorious! Majestic!
Supercalifragilistic! To the Infinite Power of the
Galactic Mystic, with humble adoring hearts…We
surrendered!”
148
The American Astronaut and his team responded,
“Ah! Yes! Ah! Yes! Your intelligent answer is one of
the best! And now Captain MaRocky, rest assured,
all of our equipment is up to date, everyone please
walk this way, into the sonic chamber to
decontaminate.
150
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Furthermore, we’ve sent our Robot Coincidence
to purify your spaceships entire contents; including
nooks, crannies and hidden compartments. After
which, you may return, back to Earth, taking Prissy
and Missy home, as their loyal and faithful, Cosmic
Chaperons.
152
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A thorough decontamination process was
concluded with great speed. By the authority of the
ISS Commander, the technologically advanced
equipment costing multimillions of Astro dollars
performed the deed for free!
154
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Captain MaRocky, and his crew gave the
Astronauts a grateful thanks, and proceeded to board
their very own ship, but first he turned around and
said, “Fellow space travelers, thank you again for all
you’ve done for us this day; hospitality, distillation,
exciting certificates, and great vibrations!”
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“Furthermore, just in case your International
Space Station should ever be in danger of getting
stuck, I leave you with a treasure trove of my
favorite geological specimens, including 24kt gold
and lunar rock to bring you all good luck!”
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“The gold coins were shoveled up using an
ancient map found in the State of Arizona. I
stumbled upon it quite accidently while enjoying
Panini bread, sharp Gouda cheese, a little mustard,
iced tea and a half pound of smoked turkey bologna!
And the moon rock, well, it’s from the Earth’s Royal
Moon. 10-4 Good Buddies! Time for us to leave right
now. Hope to see you again, real soon!
160
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Sleep began to creep once again, upon Prissy and
Missy. Desaki the Robot picked each sister up,
holding them close to his mechanical heart. Captain
MaRocky shouted, Ahoy Mates! Ahoy! Our
schedule demands we return to earth now, the
darkness of hour still looms and Prissy and Missy
must be returned to their room!
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The giant magnet was disengaged. Captain
MaRocky, Robot Desaki and the sisters were back on
course and on their way! The brightness of the sun
could be seen from afar. Bursts of dancing flames
and solar flares bounced to and fro from the
Morning Star.
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Beneath the star ship an elliptical blue ball began
to appear. “Look!” whispered Robot Desaki to Captain
MaRocky, “The third planet from the sun! We are
descending swiftly into her atmosphere and in a
moment’s notice, will be suddenly there!”
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But first, a rare sight of the purest of rainbows
could easily be seen. It was a triple braided rainbow
with astounding colors of brilliant platinum, angelic
blue, and magnificent iridescent shades of pink,
violet, gold and watermelon green! Dreamy eyed
Prissy and Missy purred ”Ooooooooo!”
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In the twinkling of a blinking eye, Captain
MaRocky’s spacecraft dashed beneath earth’s starry
sky. Everything was quiet, not a peep could be heard,
except soft sounds of melodious tweets, serenading
the crew by awakening birds.
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The spacecraft landed in the girls back yard,
where everything had begun. Remember the
promises Captain MaRocky made, concerning
planetary travel and having lots of fun? True! True!
It all came true! As surely as the sky of Mars is red
and the sky of Earth is blue! Everything the Good
Captain said was real! True! True! It all came true!
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With great care, Captain MaRocky and Robot
Desaki tucked Prissy and Missy into bed, and planted
a sweet and loving kiss upon their precious cat girl
heads. Indicating forever friends and promising to
return again.
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Both girls hugged Captain and Desaki tight, while
whispering in their ears that morning’s night, a
phrase filled with love, beautiful and tender, sweet
words Captain MaRocky and Robot Desaki would
always remember…..
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“Glorious…Majestic… Supercalifragilistic…
To the Infinite Power of the Galactic Mystic…with
humble adoring hearts………..you know… that we
surrendered!…….”
Thank you for our magnificent dream like
excursion…We loved every minute…Thank Heaven
for no diversions….Oh… And the wonderful
hologram fish…..tasted authentic…it really was
delish….
178
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Captain MaRocky and Robot Desaki’s hearts were
truly touched. One of the very best things they ever
did was manifesting themselves in Northeastern
Pennsylvania and whisking these sisters up!
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Yet before leaving, the duo left behind
extraordinary galactic souvenirs from afar. A
constant reminder to Prissy and Missy, they really
did travel from Earth to Mars!
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Then Captain MaRocky and Robot Desaki each with
a subtle trace of tears…..left the Mountains of the
Poconos and into the brilliant starry sky, their
miraculous spacecraft….. disappeared.
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THE END
THE MORNING NEWS
NASA’s Maven Craft Beats India’s Mangalyaan in Space Race to Mars, however, India
Satellite Mangalyaan Reaches Mars Orbit on First Try
September 2014- Two days before India hopes to become the first Asian nation to reach Mars, a U.S. spacecraft that set off almost
two weeks later than the Indian mission entered the orbit of the red planet. The U.S.-based National Aeronautics and Space
Administration said in a statement that its Maven (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) orbiter successfully entered Martian orbit
late Sunday. “NASA has a long history of scientific discovery at Mars and the safe arrival of Maven opens another chapter,” John
Grunsfeld, astronaut and associate administrator of the NASA Science Mission Directorate said in a statement from the agency’s
headquarters in Washington D.C. NASA launched the $671 million Maven mission on Nov. 18, 2013 from Cape Canaveral, the 10th
U.S. mission sent to orbit Mars. Three earlier launches of U.S. spacecraft bound for Mars failed.“Maven will complement NASA’s
other Martian robotic explorers–and those of our partners around the globe–to answer some fundamental questions about Mars and life
beyond Earth,” Mr. Grunsfeld added. On Monday, scientists from the Indian Space Research Organization congratulated their peers at
NASA on Twitter. Credit: The Wall Street Journal India
On the contrary, India put a satellite into Mars orbit early Wednesday, the only nation to have done so on a maiden voyage and the
first in Asia to reach the red planet. As the country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked on, space scientists at mission control in
Bangalore, India’s tech capital, announced that the Mangalyaan orbiter had entered Mars orbit after a 10-month voyage from Earth.
Mangalyaan, Hindi for Mars craft, cost $74 million to send into space, making it by far the cheapest of recent missions to Mars. The
U.S. spent $671 million getting its Maven satellite to Mars orbit, where it arrived late Sunday. Mr. Modi boasted in June that India had
spent less than Hollywood had on producing the film “Gravity” to reach the red planet. On Wednesday, Mr. Modi, wearing a bright red
jacket, hugged Koppillil Radhakrishnan chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, before addressing ISRO scientists in
Hindi and English. “History has been created today, we have dared to reach out into the unknown and have achieved the near
impossible,” Mr. Modi said. “We have gone beyond the boundaries of human enterprise and imagination. We have navigated our
spacecraft through a route known to very few,” the prime minister added.
India now joins a small club of nations — the U.S., Russia and those in the European Space Agency – to have mastered
interplanetary travel, giving it bragging rights over Asian rivals China and Japan whose attempts to get to Mars failed. “Domestically
this will boost the morale of the people that India has gained tremendous economic and technical development and is on the way pretty
fast to becoming a developed country,” said Ram Jakhu, a professor at the Institute of Air and Space Law at McGill University in
Canada. “Externally, India will have its head held high to say that it is capable of such a complex task.”
Credit: The Wall Street Journal India
Both NASA and ISRO’s missions are designed to study the surface of the red planet from orbit and neither will land there.
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“Mars Can Be Seen Among the Stars” ©
Karen Elise Wormack, Composer
Mars can be seen among the stars. OOOOO
Mars can be seen among the stars…OOOOO
Within our solar system, there are fascinating planets…
Such as Mars…Fourth Planet from our Bright Morning Star. {Refrain}
Fourth planet from the sun! Beckons all who know to come!
Fourth planet from the sun! Welcomes us to call her home!
Fourth planet from the sun! Knows the time for man has come!
Fourth planet from the sun! Waits for us to call her home!
{Refrain}
Red Planet, Red Planet. Named after the Roman god of War.
Planitas Rohus! Planetis Rouhas!
We long to know, what more you have in store!
You’ve got the highest mountain, (Olympus Mons)
The lowest valley, (Valles Marineris).
Mariner 9 in ’71, helped discover your landscape for us to see.
You’ve got the highest mountain, (Olympus Mons)
The lowest valley, (Valles Marineris).
And we know you’ve got water Mars.
The essence of Life World to World and Sea to Sea!
Mars is spinning on her axis.
Telescopes, Expedition Rovers, Space Shuttles and the Infinite Power,
Have granted us access.
Mars is spinning on her axis.
Telescopes, Expedition Rovers, Space Shuttles and the Infinite Power,
Have granted us access.
What a feeling! What a feeling!
What a feeling to think about you Mars!
What a feeling! What a feeling!
Earth is sending her love to you Mars!
What a feeling! What a feeling!
What a feeling to think about you Mars!
What a feeling! What a feeling! One hundred forty million miles away you are!
{Refrain}
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The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™
"Beyond Earth’s Sky to Mars"
Glossary
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Abound: Be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities; be in a state of
movement or action.
Admire: Feel admiration for; look at with admiration.
Adorn: Make more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc.; furnish with
power or authority; of kings or emperors; be beautiful to look at.
Alien: Contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something; a
form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere; a person
who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to
your country; anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they
are found.
Alive: Capable of erupting; possessing life; (often followed by `with') full of
life and spirit; (followed by `to' or `of') aware of; having life or vigor or
spirit; (usually followed by `to') showing acute awareness; mentally
perceptive; in operation.
Alloy: A mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and
nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other
when molten.
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Amazing: Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; surprising greatly
Ancient: Very old; belonging to times long past especially of the historical
period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire; noun a person who
lived in ancient times.
Angora: A long-haired breed of cat similar to the Persian cat; domestic
breed of rabbit with long white silky hair; a domestic breed of goat raised
for its long silky hair which is the true mohair
Anticipate: Be a forerunner of or occur earlier than; realize beforehand; be
excited or anxious about; act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; regard
something as probable or likely; make a prediction about; tell in advance
Approach: The act of drawing spatially closer to something;; a close
approximation; the temporal property of becoming nearer in time; the event
of one object coming closer to another; the final path followed by an aircraft
as it is landing.
Approximate: Located close together; very close in resemblance; not quite
exact or correct.
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Arizona: A state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon.
Ascension: The rising of a star above the horizon; (New Testament) the
rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his
Resurrection; (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into
heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter; the act of changing location
in an upward direction; a movement upward.
Askew: Turned or twisted toward one side
Astounding: Bewildering or striking dumb with wonder; so surprisingly
impressive as to stun or overwhelm.
Astro: Star: astrophysics. Celestial body: astrometry. Outer space:
astronaut.
Astronaut: A person trained to travel in a spacecraft.
Astronomer: A physicist who studies astronomy.
Astrophysicist: An astronomer who studies the physical properties of
celestial bodies.
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Atmosphere: The mass of air surrounding the Earth; the envelope of gases
surrounding any celestial body; the weather or climate at some place; a
particular environment or surrounding influence; a distinctive but
intangible quality surrounding a person or thing.
Aurora Borealis: Officially known in the Northern hemisphere as the aurora
borealis, the Northern Lights are natural phenomena featuring beautifully
colored light displays over the Earth..
Authentic: Not counterfeit or copied; conforming to fact and therefore
worthy of belief.
Author: Someone who originates or causes or initiates something; writes
(books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay).
Authority: Official permission or approval; the power or right to give
orders or make decisions; an authoritative written work; an expert whose
views are taken as definitive; (usually plural) persons who exercise
(administrative) control over others; freedom from doubt; belief in yourself
and your abilities; an administrative unit of government.
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Awe: An overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; a profound
emotion inspired by a deity; verb inspire awe in.
Beautiful: Aesthetically pleasing; delighting the senses or exciting
intellectual or emotional admiration; (of weather) highly enjoyable.
Befriend: To become friends with.
Beloved: Dearly loved; a beloved person; used as terms of endearment.
Bewilder: Cause to be confused emotionally; be a mystery or bewildering to.
Binoculars: Are a pair of identical or mirror-symmetrical telescopes
mounted side-by-side and aligned to point accurately in the same direction,
allowing the viewer to use both eyes (binocular vision) when viewing distant
objects. Most are sized to be held using both hands, although sizes vary
widely from opera glasses to large pedestal mounted military models.
Board: lodge and take meals (at); get on board of (trains, buses, ships,
aircraft, etc.); live and take one's meals at or in.
Boggle: startle with amazement or fear; hesitate when confronted with a
problem, or when in doubt or fear; overcome with amazement.
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Bored: Tired of the world; uninterested because of frequent exposure or
indulgence.
Brace: Support by bracing; support or hold steady and make steadfast, with
or as if with a brace; prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult;
cause to be alert and energetic.
Breathtaking: Tending to cause suspension of regular breathing.
Brilliant: Full of light; shining intensely; characterized by grandeur; of
surpassing excellence; having striking color; having or marked by unusual
and impressive intelligence; clear and sharp and ringing.
Bungee Cord: An elasticized rope.
Cache: A valuable cache which has been lost, or left unclaimed by the
owner, or a place where items are stored.
Calm: Living without undue worry; taking life easy; steadiness of mind
under stress; become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation.
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Captain: The pilot in charge of an airship; the naval officer in command of
a military ship; a policeman in charge of a precinct; an officer holding a
rank below a major but above a lieutenant; the leader of a group of people.
Captain MaRocky: The name of the Captain who flew his spacecraft along
with his Robot Desaki to Prissy and Missy’s home taking everyone to the
planet Mars.
Carbon Dioxide: A heavy colorless gas CO2 that does not support
combustion, dissolves in water to form carbonic acid, is formed especially in
animal respiration and in the decay or combustion of animal and vegetable
matter, is absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis, and is used in
the carbonation of beverages.
Carve: Cut to pieces; form by carving; engrave or cut by chipping away at a
surface.
Cathedral Cavern: A large cave or chamber in a cave.
Caution: The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger;
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; a warning against certain acts;
the trait of being circumspect and prudent.
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Certificate: Document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts; a formal
declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment;
the holder has a right to receive benefits, interest or dividends.
Chamber: A natural or artificial enclosed space; a room.
Chant: A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are
assigned to a single tone; verb recite with musical intonation; recite as a
chant or a psalm; utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
Chaperon: One who accompanies and supervises a young woman or
gatherings of young people.
Chemical: Relating to or used in chemistry; of or made from or using
substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular
changes; noun produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms
or molecules.
Chimed: to break suddenly and unwelcomely into a conversation, as to
express agreement or voice an opinion.
Circular: Marked by or moving in a circle; having a circular shape; shaped
like a ring.
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Cleaning Events: A cleaning event is a phenomenon whereby dust is
removed from solar panels, particularly ones on Mars, by the action of wind.
The term cleaning event is used on several NASA webpages; generally the
term is used in reference to the fact that Martian winds have blown dust
clear of the solar panels of probes on Mars increasing their energy output.
Clog: Any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction, fill to excess so
that function is impaired.
Coincidence: An event that might have been arranged although it was really
accidental.
Collateral: Serving to support or corroborate; noun a security pledged for
the repayment of a loan.
Colleague: A person who is member of your class or profession; an associate
you work with.
Collection: The act of gathering something together; a publication
containing a variety of works; several things grouped together or considered
as a whole.
Command: The power or authority to command; great skillfulness and
knowledge of some subject or activity.
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Comment: A written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to
a book or other textual material; a statement that expresses a personal
opinion or belief.
Communicate: Transmit thoughts or feelings; transmit information.
Compartment: A partitioned section or separate room within a larger
enclosed area; a small space or subdivision for storage.
Comrade: Used as a term of address for those male/female persons engaged
in the same movement; a person who is frequently in the company of
another.
Connection: Shifting from one form of transportation to another; an
instrumentality that connects.
Contagious: Easily diffused or spread as from one person to another.
Contemplation: A long and thoughtful observation; a calm lengthy intent
consideration.
Contribution: Any one of a number of individual efforts in a common
endeavor.
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Cosmic: Inconceivably extended in space or time; of or from or pertaining
to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe.
Cosmologist: An astronomer who studies the evolution and space-time
relations of the universe.
Courageous: Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with
danger or fear without flinching.
Craft: A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through
outer space.
Cranny: A small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall); a long
narrow depression in a surface.
Crew: The men or women who man a ship or aircraft.
Curiosity (Rover): Is a car-sized robotic rover exploring Gale Crater on
Mars as part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission (MSL). Curiosity
was launched from Cape Canaveral on November 26, 2011, at 10:02 EST
aboard the MSL spacecraft and landed on Aeolis Palus in Gale Crater on
Mars on August 6, 2012, 05:17 UTC.
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…The Bradbury Landing site was less than 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from the center
of the rover's touchdown target after a 563,000,000 km (350,000,000 mi)
journey. The rover's goals include: investigation of the Martian climate and
geology; assessment of whether the selected field site inside Gale Crater has
ever offered environmental conditions favorable for microbial life, including
investigation of the role of water; and planetary habitability studies in
preparation for future human exploration. Curiosity's design will serve as
the basis for a planned Mars 2020 rover mission. In December 2012,
Curiosity's two-year mission was extended indefinitely.
Current: Occurring in or belonging to the present time.
Damage: The act of damaging something or someone; loss of military
equipment; the occurrence of a change for the worse.
Dash: A quick run; the act of moving with great haste.
Declare: State firmly; declare to be; proclaim one's support.
Decontaminate: Rid of contamination.
Dedicate: Set apart to sacred uses.
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Demand: Demand, claim, require imply making an authoritative request.
To demand is to ask in a bold, authoritative way: to demand an explanation.
Desolate: Crushed by grief; providing no shelter or sustenance; devastate or
ravage; reduce in population.
Direction: A general course along which something has a tendency to
develop; a message describing how something is to be done; a line leading to
a place or point; the spatial relation between something and the course along
which it points or moves; the act of setting and holding a course.
Disappear: Get lost, as without warning or explanation; become less intense
and fade away gradually; cease to exist; become invisible or unnoticeable.
Discover: Make a discovery; make a new finding; see for the first time; get
to know or become aware of, usually accidentally.
Disengage: To release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles.
Disperse: Distributed or spread over a considerable extent.
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Distance: The property created by the space between two objects or points;
size of the gap between two places; indifference by personal withdrawal; a
distant region; the interval between two times; a remote point in time.
Distillation: The process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its
vapors; a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during
distilling; the product of distilling.
Diversion: A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); an
attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the
principal attack.
Dock: Landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and
unloaded or repaired.
Dr. Carl Sagan: (November 9, 1934 – December 20, 1996) was an American
astronomer, astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, science popularizer, and
science communicator in astronomy and other natural sciences. His
contributions were central to the discovery of the high surface temperatures
of Venus. However, he is best known for his contributions to the scientific
research of extraterrestrial life, including experimental demonstration of the
production of amino acids from basic chemicals by radiation.
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…Sagan assembled the first physical messages that were sent into space: the
Pioneer plaque and the Voyager Golden Record, universal messages that
could potentially be understood by any extraterrestrial intelligence that
might find them.
Dream: A series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep:
An idea or vision that is created in your imagination and that is not real:
something that you have wanted very much to do, be, or have for a long
time.
Duck and Dodge: to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away;
submerge or plunge suddenly; avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or
performing (duties, questions, or issues) make a sudden movement in a new
direction so as to avoid; move to and fro or from place to place usually in an
irregular course.
Duo: A pair who associate with one another;
Duration: Continuance in time; the property of enduring or continuing in
time; the period of time during which something continues.
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Dust Storm’s Eye: Is a meteorological phenomenon common in arid and
semi-arid regions. Dust storms arise when a gust front or other strong wind
blows loose sand and dirt from a dry surface. Particles are transported by
saltation and suspension, a process that moves soil from one place and
deposits it in another.
Dust: Fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown
about in the air; free microscopic particles of solid material; the remains of
something that has been destroyed or broken up.
Eager: Having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient
expectancy; marked by active interest and enthusiasm.
Earth: The abode of mortals (as contrasted with heaven or hell); the 3rd
planet from the sun; the planet we live on.
Eccentric: A person with an unusual or odd personality; a person of a
specified kind (usually with many eccentricities).
Electrical: Relating to or concerned with electricity; using or providing or
producing or transmitting or operated by electricity.
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Elevator: Lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and
lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one
floor to another in a building.
Elliptical: Rounded like an egg.
Embedded: Inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole; enclosed
firmly in a surrounding mass.
Emotion: Any strong feeling.
Enabling: Providing legal power or sanction.
Encounter: A casual meeting with a person of thing.
Engaged: Having ones attention or mind or energy engaged.
Engine: Motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work.
Enjoy: Have benefit from; derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment
from; take pleasure in; have for one's benefit; take delight in; get pleasure
from.
Enraptured: Feeling great rapture or delight.
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Equator: An imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that
is equidistant from the north and south poles; a circle dividing a sphere or
other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts.
Equipment: An instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a
service.
Esophagus: The passage between the pharynx and the stomach.
Establish: Use as a basis for; found on; set up or lay the groundwork for;
bring about; set up or found; establish the validity of something, as by an
example, explanation or experiment.
Ethers: The regions of space beyond the earth's atmosphere; the heavens.
Exceed: Go beyond; be or do something to a greater degree.
Exceptional: Deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability;
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree.
Excessive: Beyond normal limits; unrestrained, especially with regard to
feelings.
Exchange: The act of giving something in return for something received.
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Excite: Produce a magnetic field in; raise to a higher energy level; arouse or
elicit a feeling; act as a stimulant; stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of.
Exclaim: Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; state or announce.
Excursion: A journey taken for pleasure.
Exhaustion: The act of exhausting something entirely; extreme fatigue;
serious weakening and loss of energy.
Exist: Have an existence, be extant; support oneself.
Exit: The act of going out; an opening that permits escape or release.
Exotic: Strikingly strange or unusual; being or from or characteristic of
another place or part of the world.
Expanse: A wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky; a wide
scope.
Expectancy: Something expected (as on the basis of a norm); pleasurable
expectation.
Exploration: To travel for the purpose of discovery.
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Explore: to investigate, study, or analyze: look into.
Express: Not tacit or implied; without unnecessary stops; by express; rapid
transport of goods; public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that
makes only a few scheduled stops.
Exquisite: Of extreme beauty; lavishly elegant and refined; intense or sharp;
delicately beautiful.
Extra Terrestrial:
Extraordinary: Serving an unusual or special function in addition to those
of the regular officials; far more than usual or expected; beyond what is
ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable.
Facet: A smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone); a distinct feature.
Faithful: Steadfast in affection or allegiance.
Familiar: Having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship;
well known or easily recognized. Fantastic: Extraordinarily good; used
especially as intensifiers; exceedingly or unbelievably great; extravagantly
fanciful in design, construction, appearance.
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Farewell: The act of departing politely; an acknowledgment or expression
of goodwill at parting.
Fascinate: To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror
or awe; attract; cause to be enamored; cause to be interested or curious.
Favorite: Appealing to the general public; preferred above all others and
treated with partiality.
Fear: An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or
danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight); a profound
emotion inspired by a deity; an anxious feeling; be afraid or scared of; be
frightened of; be uneasy or apprehensive about; be sorry; used to introduce
an unpleasant statement; be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a
possible or probable situation or event; regard with feelings of respect and
reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.
Fierce: Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to
react violently; fervid; violently agitated and turbulent; ruthless in
competition; marked by extreme and violent energy.
Figment: A contrived or fantastic idea.
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Flutter: Wink briefly; move back and forth very rapidly; beat rapidly;
move along rapidly and lightly.
Fond: Having a strong preference or liking for; absurd or silly because
unlikely; extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; having or
displaying warmth or affection.
Force: Physical energy or intensity; a powerful effect or influence; a group
of people having the power of effective action; group of people willing to
obey orders; (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical
quantity.
Forefront: The part in the front or nearest the viewer; the position of
greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement
or field.
Free: Unconstrained or not chemically bound in a molecule or not fixed and
capable of relatively unrestricted motion; able to act at will; not hampered;
not under compulsion or restraint; not held in servitude; not occupied or in
use; not fixed in position; not taken up by scheduled activities; costing
nothing.
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Friend: A person you know well and regard with affection and trust; a
person with whom you are acquainted; an associate who provides assistance;
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
Frightened: Made afraid; thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation.
Full moon: The phase of the moon at which the moon, as viewed from Earth,
appears to be fully illuminated by the sun. The full phase marks the halfway point of a single revolution of the moon around the earth. The period of
the month when such a moon occurs.
Galactic: Of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way);
inconceivably large.
Galaxies: Any of numerous large-scale aggregates of stars, gas, and dust
that constitute the universe, containing an average of 100 billion (1011) solar
masses and ranging in diameter from 1,500 to 300,000 light-years. The
Milky Way. An assembly of brilliant, glamorous, or distinguished persons
or things.
Gargantuan: Of great mass; huge and bulky.
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Gasp: A short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; breathe
noisily, as when one is exhausted.
Gazillion: An indefinitely large number.
Gender the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their
reproductive roles.
Geo tectonic: Of or relating to the shape, structure, and arrangement of the
rock masses resulting from structural deformation of the earth's crust.
Geological: Of or relating to or based on geology.
Giddy: Lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; having or causing a whirling
sensation.
Glee: Great merriment; malicious satisfaction.
Glorious: Having great beauty and splendor; bringing great happiness and
thankfulness; having or deserving or conferring glory; having or worthy of
pride; characterized by grandeur.
Good luck: To prosper or succeed especially through chance or good
fortune.
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Gorgeous: Dazzlingly beautiful.
Grain: any small, hard particle, as of sand, gold, pepper, or gunpowder.
Grand Canyon: is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the
United States in the state of Arizona. It is contained within and managed by
Grand Canyon National Park, the Hualapai Tribal Nation, and the
Havasupai Tribe. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of
preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous
occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles
(446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile
(6,000 feet or 1,800 meters).
Grant: The act of providing a subsidy; a right or privilege that has been
granted.
Gravitation: A figurative movement toward some attraction; movement
downward resulting from gravitational attraction.
Gush: An unrestrained expression of emotion.
H2O: The chemical formula for water. A clear, colorless, odorless, and
tasteless liquid essential for most plant and animal life and the most widely
used of all solvents.
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Hatch: A movable barrier covering a hatchway.
Heart: The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or
experience; a positive feeling of liking.
Heaven: The sky or universe as seen from the earth; the firmament.The
abode of God, the angels, and the souls of those who are granted salvation.
An eternal state of communion with God; everlasting bliss.
Helpless: Unable to manage independently; unable to function; without
help; lacking in or deprived of strength or power.
Hemisphere: Half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere.
Hidden: Difficult to find; designed to elude detection; not accessible to view.
Hinge: A joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative
to the other.
History: The discipline that records and interprets past events involving
human beings; all that is remembered of the past as preserved in writing; a
body of knowledge; a record or narrative description of past events; the
aggregate of past events; the continuum of events occurring in succession
leading from the past to the present and even into the future.
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Hobble Space Telescope: Is a space telescope that was launched into low
Earth orbit in 1990 and remains in operation. With a 2.4-meter (7.9 ft)
mirror, Hubble's four main instruments observe in the near ultraviolet,
visible, and near infrared spectra. The telescope is named after the
astronomer Edwin Hubble. The Hubble Space Telescope helps scientists
understand how planets and galaxies form.
Hologram: The intermediate photograph (or photographic record) that
contains information for reproducing a three-dimensional image by
holography.
Honor: The quality of being honorable and having a good name; the state
of being honored; a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
Hope: One of the three Christian virtues; a specific instance of feeling
hopeful; the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; someone (or
something) on which expectations are centered.
Horizontal: Parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line.
Hospitality: Kindness in welcoming guests or strangers.
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Hue: The property of colors by which they can be perceived as ranging from
red through yellow, green, and blue, as determined by the dominant
wavelength of the light. A particular gradation of color; a shade or tint.
Color.
Human: Having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or
divine beings; characteristic of humanity; relating to a person.
Humbleness: The state of being humble and unimportant; a disposition to
be humble; a lack of false pride; a humble feeling.
Hurry: A condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry.
Hypnosis: A state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion.
Ideas: Something, such as a thought or conception, that is the product of
mental activity. An opinion, conviction, or principle. has some strange
political ideas. A plan, purpose, or goal.
Image: a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing,
photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible.
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Imagination: The formation of a mental image of something that is not
perceived as real and is not present to the senses; the ability to form mental
images of things or events; the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual
problems.
Impending: Close in time; about to occur.
Important: Of great significance or value; having or suggesting a
consciousness of high position; of extreme importance; vital to the resolution
of a crisis; having authority or ascendancy or influence; important in effect
or meaning.
Incredible: Beyond belief or understanding.
Indelibly: In an indelible manner.
Infinite: Total and all-embracing; having no limits or boundaries in time or
space or extent or magnitude.
Ingress: The act of entering.
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Insurance: Promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or
companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to
an insurance company; written contract or certificate of insurance;
protection against future loss.
Intelligent: Having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high
degree; endowed with the capacity to reason; possessing sound knowledge;
exercising or showing good judgment.
International Space Station:
Interplanetary: Between or among planets
Intriguing: Capable of arousing interest or curiosity; disturbingly
provocative.
Invasion: The act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest
or plunder; (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or
malignant cells to new sites in the body; any entry into an area not
previously occupied.
Invisible: Impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye;
not prominent or readily noticeable.
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Ionic: Containing or involving or occurring in the form of ions.
Ionosphere: The outer region of the Earth's atmosphere; contains a high
concentration of free electrons.
Iridescent: Having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors; varying in color
when seen in different lights or from different angles.
Journey: The act of traveling from one place to another.
Ka chunk: A crunching sound.
Ka Thunk: A sound.
Karate: A traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows
and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent.
Knowledge: The psychological result of perception and learning and
reasoning.
Labor: Productive work (especially physical work done for wages); a social
class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages; any piece of
work that is undertaken or attempted; the federal department responsible
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for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States;
created in 1913.
Landscape: An extensive mental viewpoint; an expanse of scenery that can
be seen in a single view.
Launch: The act of propelling with force.
Ledge: A projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water.
Life: Living things collectively; the experience of being alive; the course of
human events and activities; a motive for living; a living person; the organic
phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones; the
course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in
living; a characteristic state or mode of living; the period during which
something is functional (as between birth and death); the period between
birth and the present time; the period from the present until death;
animation and energy in action or expression; an account of the series of
events making up a person's life; the condition of living or the state of being
alive.
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Looms: The indistinct and exaggerated appearance of something seen on the
horizon or through fog or darkness
Loyal: Steadfast in allegiance or duty; unwavering in devotion to friend or
vow or cause; inspired by love for your country.
Lunar: Of or relating to or associated with the moon.
Magnet: A device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field; a
characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts.
Magnificent: Characterized by grandeur.
Majestic: Majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters;
having or displaying great dignity or nobility; belonging to or befitting a
supreme ruler.
Maneuver: An action aimed at evading an opponent; a move made to gain a
tactical end; a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and
skill.
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Manifest: Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment; a customs
document listing the contents put on a ship or plane; reveal its presence or
make an appearance; record in a ship's manifest; provide evidence for;
stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes.
Mankind: All of the living human inhabitants of the earth.
Mariner 9: Was an unmanned NASA space probe that contributed greatly
to the exploration of Mars and was part of the Mariner program. Mariner 9
was launched toward Mars on May 30, 1971 from Cape Canaveral Air Force
Station and reached the planet on November 14 of the same year, becoming
the first spacecraft to orbit another planet — only narrowly beating Soviet
Mars 2 and Mars 3, which both arrived within a month. After months of
dust storms it managed to send back clear pictures of the surface. Mariner 9
returned 7329 images over the course of its mission, which concluded in
October 1972.
Marked: Singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate; strongly
marked; easily noticeable; having or as if having an identifying mark or a
mark as specified; often used in combination
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Mars: A small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically
visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are
responsible for its characteristic color; (Roman mythology) Roman god of
war and agriculture; father of Romulus and Remus; counterpart of Greek
Ares.
Martian: Of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants);
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars.
Mechanical: Using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices; relating
to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics; relating to or concerned
with machinery or tools.
Melodious: Containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody;
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune.
Meteor a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits
the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or
vaporize or explode; (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial
bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere.
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Meteor shower: A meteor shower is a celestial event in which a number of
meteors are observed to radiate, or originate, from one point in the night
sky. These meteors are caused by streams of cosmic debris called meteoroids
entering Earth's atmosphere at extremely high speeds on parallel
trajectories. Most meteors are smaller than a grain of sand, so almost all of
them disintegrate and never hit the Earth's surface. Intense or unusual
meteor showers are known as meteor outbursts and meteor storms, which
may produce greater than 1,000 meteors an hour.[1] The Meteor Data Center
lists about 600 suspected meteor showers of which about 100 are well
established.
Miles: A unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards (1,609 meters),
used in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
Mind: that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of
the faculty of reason; knowledge and intellectual ability; attention; recall or
remembrance; your intention; what you intend to do; an opinion formed by
judging something; an important intellectual ability.
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Miraculous: Of the nature of a miracle; preternatural. So astounding as to
suggest a miracle; phenomenal. A miraculous recovery; a miraculous escape.
Able to work miracles.
Missy: The nickname for Prissy's twin sister. Missy's formal name is
Mystika, as found in The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™, “Born in
September".
Moon: Any natural satellite of a planet; the natural satellite of the Earth;
any object resembling a moon
Moon Rock: is rock that is found on the Earth's moon, or lunar material
collected during the course of human exploration of the Moon.
Morning Star: The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is
almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with
magnetic fields. It has a diameter of about 1,392,684 km (865,374 mi),
around 109 times that of Earth, and its mass (1.989×1030 kilograms,
approximately 330,000 times the mass of Earth) accounts for about 99.86%
of the total mass of the Solar System.[14] Chemically, about three quarters of
the Sun's mass consists of hydrogen, while the rest is mostly helium. The
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remaining 1.69% (equal to 5,600 times the mass of Earth) consists of heavier
elements, including oxygen, carbon, neon and iron, among others. Once
regarded by astronomers as a small and relatively insignificant star, the Sun
is now thought to be brighter than about 85% of the stars in the Milky Way,
most of which are red dwarfs. The absolute magnitude of the Sun is +4.83;
however, as the star closest to Earth, the Sun is by far the brightest object in
the sky with an apparent magnitude of −26.74. This is about 13 billion times
brighter than the next brightest star, Sirius, with an apparent magnitude of
−1.46. The Sun's hot corona continuously expands in space creating the solar
wind, a stream of charged particles that extends to the heliopause at roughly
100 astronomical units. The bubble in the interstellar medium formed by the
solar wind, the heliosphere, is the largest continuous structure in the Solar
System.
Mother Earth: The earth regarded as the source of all animate and
inanimate things.
Mother Ship: A large spacecraft or ship from which smaller craft are
launched or maintained.
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Mountain: A land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher
than a hill; a large number or amount.
Multicolored: Having sections or patches colored differently and usually
brightly.
Mystery: Something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained;
Mystic: Relating to or characteristic of mysticism; relating to or resembling
mysticism; having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the
intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding.
Nano: Extremely small. One billionth (10-9.)
NASA: An independent agency of the United States government responsible
for aviation and spaceflight.
Nation: The people who live in a nation or country; a federation of tribes
(especially native American tribes).
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Native: Belonging to one by birth; characteristic of or existing by virtue of
geographic origin; characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region
from the beginning; as found in nature in the elemental form.
Nestled: Drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for
affection or protection.
Ninja: A class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts
and were hired for espionage and assassinations; a member of the ninja who
were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or
assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu.
Nook: A small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a large room. 2. A
hidden or secluded spot.
Object: A tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; the
focus of cognitions or feelings.
Obscure: Not clearly understood or expressed; not drawing attention; not
famous or acclaimed; marked by difficulty of style or expression; remote
and separate physically or socially; difficult to find.
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Occasion: An opportunity to do something; the time of a particular event;
an event that occurs at a critical time.
Olympus Mons: A volcano, about 25 km (16 mi) high, on Mars. It is the
highest known mountain in the solar system. (Latin for Mount Olympus) is a
large shield volcano on the planet Mars. By one measure, it has a height of
nearly 22 km (14 mi).[3] Olympus Mons stands almost three times as tall as
Mount Everest's height above sea level. It is the youngest of the large
volcanoes on Mars, having formed during Mars's Amazonian Period. It had
been known to astronomers since the late 19th century as the albedo feature
Nix Olympica (Latin for "Olympic Snow"). Its mountainous nature was
suspected well before space probes confirmed its identity as a mountain.
Opportunity: Also known as MER-B (Mars Exploration Rover – B) or
MER-1, is a robotic rover active on the planet Mars since 2004. Launched
on July 7, 2003, Opportunity landed on Mars' Meridiani Planum on January
25, 2004 at 05:05 Ground UTC (about 13:15 Mars local time), three weeks
after its twin Spirit (MER-A), also part of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover
Mission, touched down on the other side of the planet.
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With a planned 90 sol (Martian days) duration of activity, Spirit functioned
until getting stuck in 2009 and ceased communications in 2010, while
Opportunity remains active as of 2014, having already exceeded its operating
plan by 10 years, 152 days (in Earth time). Opportunity has continued to
move, gather scientific observations, and report back to Earth for over 40
times its designed lifespan. On July 28, 2014, NASA announced that
Opportunity, after having traveled over 40 km (25 mi) on the planet Mars,
has set a new "off-world" record as the rover having driven the greatest
distance, surpassing the previous record held by the Soviet Union's
Lunokhod 2 rover that had traveled 39 km (24 mi) on the Moon.
Original: Not derived or copied or translated from something else;
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed; being or
productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or
thought of.
Palace: Official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign); a large and
stately mansion; a large ornate exhibition hall; the governing group of a
kingdom.
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Panini Bread: A small, flat loaf of Italian bread that is often cut, filled with
cheese, meat, or vegetables, and eaten warm.
Passenger: A traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or
train or spacecraft etc) who is not operating it.
Pennsylvania: A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 British colonies
that formed the United States.
Pensive: given to or marked by long, quiet thinking.
Perchlorate: Perchlorate is both a naturally occurring and man-made
chemical that is used to produce rocket fuel, fireworks, flares and explosives.
Perchlorate can also be present in bleach and in some fertilizers. Perchlorate
may have adverse health effects because scientific research indicates that
this contaminant can disrupt the thyroid’s ability to produce hormones
needed for normal growth and development. Perform: Carry out or
perform an action; give a performance (of something); perform a function;
get (something) done.
Pervasive: Spreading or spread throughout.
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Ph: (From potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of
hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter; provides a measure on
a scale from 0 to 14 of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution (where 7 is
neutral and greater than 7 is more basic and less than 7 is more acidic).
Phenomenal: Of or relating to a phenomenon; exceedingly or unbelievably
great.
Phoenix: The state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona;
situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area
thanks to irrigation; a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Tucana
and Sculptor; a legendary Arabian bird said to periodically burn itself to
death and emerge from the ashes as a new phoenix; according to most
versions only one phoenix lived at a time and it renewed itself every 500
years.
Planet: Any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve
around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars,
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to
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the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate
around the sun in a counterclockwise direction; any celestial body (other
than comets or satellites) that revolves around a star; a person who follows
or serves another.
Planetary: Of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its
inhabitants; involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope;
having no fixed course; of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital
characteristics of a planet or the planets.
Plankton: The aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or
drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water.
Platinum: A heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to
corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in
some deposits.
Pleasure: An activity that affords enjoyment; a formal expression; a
fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to
experience; something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of
happiness.
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Potent: Having a strong physiological or chemical effect, having or wielding
force or authority; having great influence.
Power: Possession of controlling influence; one possessing or exercising
power or influence or authority; (physics) the rate of doing work; measured
in watts (= joules/second); physical strength; possession of the qualities
(especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something
done; a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is
multiplied by itself; a state powerful enough to influence events throughout
the world; a very wealthy or powerful businessman; (of a government or
government official) holding an office means being in power; supply the
force or power for the functioning of.
Practice: A customary way of operation or behavior; translating an idea
into action; the exercise of a profession; knowledge of how something is
usually done; systematic training by multiple repetitions.
Precious: Of high worth or cost; characterized by feeling or showing fond
affection for.
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Prissy: The nickname for Missy's twin sister. Prissy's formal name is
Pristina, as found in The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™, “Born in
September."
Privy: Informed about something secret or not generally known; hidden
from general view or use.
Profusely: In an abundant manner.
Programmed: Of, relating to, or resulting from programmed instruction.
Promise: Grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; a verbal
commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do)
something in the future; make a promise or commitment; promise to
undertake or give; give grounds for expectations; make a prediction about;
tell in advance.
Protect: Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; use tariffs to
favor domestic industry.
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Provide: Take measures in preparation for; determine (what is to happen in
certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or
stipulation; provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or
sustenance; supply means of subsistence; earn a living; provide or furnish
with; mount or put up; make a possibility or provide opportunity for;
permit to be attainable or cause to remain.
Psychedelic: (Of a mental state) characterized by intense and distorted
perceptions and hallucinations and feelings of euphoria or sometimes
despair; having the vivid colors and bizarre patterns associated with
psychedelic states; producing distorted sensory perceptions and feelings or
altered states of awareness or sometimes states resembling psychosis.
Pure: Free from discordant qualities; (used of persons or behaviors) having
no faults; sinless; free of extraneous elements of any kind; (of color) being
chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black; without
qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers.
Purify: Remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and
separate through the process of distillation; make pure or free from sin or
guilt; become clean or pure or free of guilt and sin.
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Purpose: An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your
planned actions; the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
what something is used for.
Quick: Accomplished rapidly and without delay; apprehending and
responding with speed and sensitivity; moving quickly and lightly;
performed with little or no delay; hurried and brief; adv. with little or no
delay.
Rainbow: An illusory hope; an arc of colored light in the sky caused by
refraction of the sun's rays by rain.
Realm: A knowledge domain that you are interested in or are
communicating about; the domain ruled by a king or queen; a domain in
which something is dominant.
Recognize: Perceive to be the same; be fully aware or cognizant of; detect
with the senses; show approval or appreciation of; exhibit recognition for
(an antigen or a substrate); accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept
his power and authority; express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for;
express greetings upon meeting someone; grant credentials to.
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Red Planet: Mars Roman Mythology The god of war 2. The fourth planet
from the sun, having a sidereal period of revolution about the sun of 687
days at a mean distance of 227.9 million kilometers (141.6 million miles) and
a mean diameter of approximately 6,794 kilometers (4,222 miles).
Reflection: The image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other
reflective material); the ability to reflect beams or rays; the phenomenon of
a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface;
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is
reversed; a likeness in which left and right are reversed; a calm lengthy
intent consideration; a remark expressing careful consideration; expression
without words.
Region of Tharsis: Tharsis is a vast volcanic plateau centered near the
equator in the western hemisphere of Mars. The region is home to the
largest volcanoes in the Solar System, including the three enormous shield
volcanoes Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons, and Ascraeus Mons, which are
collectively known as the Tharsis Montes.
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The tallest volcano on the planet, Olympus Mons, is often associated with the
Tharsis region but is actually located off the western edge of the plateau.
The name Tharsis is the Greco-Latin transliteration of the biblical Tarshish,
the land at western extremity of the known world.
Regular: In accord with regular practice or procedure; relating to a person
who does something regularly; officially full-time; not deviating from what
is normal; in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle; (of
solids) having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume can be
determined with a suitable geometric formula.
Relief: The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or
reduced; (law) redress awarded by a court; the condition of being
comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); the act of
reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); a change for the
better; someone who takes the place of another (as when things get
dangerous or difficult); a pause for relaxation.
Remember: Recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection; keep in
mind for attention or consideration; recapture the past; indulge in
memories; exercise, or have the power of memory;
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mention favourably, as in prayer; show appreciation to; call to
remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a
ceremony; mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship.
Reminisce: Recall the past.
Reminiscent: Serving to bring to mind.
Reputation: The general estimation that the public has for a person;
notoriety for some particular characteristic; the state of being held in high
esteem and honor.
Rescue: Recovery or preservation from loss or danger; take forcibly from
legal custody; free from harm or evil.
Reveal: Make clear and visible; disclose directly or through prophets; make
known to the public information that was previously known only to a few
people or that was meant to be kept a secret; make visible.
Robot: A mechanism that can move automatically.
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Roboticus: Homo roboticus will become a fact when a conscious brain is
permanently attached to an independent manufactured body. This body
might be a mechanical device that bears no resemblance to human form.
The principal idea for Homo roboticus is that the entire entity will be a selfreplicating, partially manufactured individual that uses a pre-existing
human consciousness. The problem of self-replication conceptually is not as
problematic as one might think if we allow self-replication to go beyond our
immediate thought of sexual activity.
Safe: Secure from risk; free from danger or the risk of harm; having
reached a base without being put out; in safekeeping; financially sound.
Sand dune: n physical geography, a dune is a hill of sand built by either
wind or water flow. Dunes occur in different forms and sizes, formed by
interaction with the flow of air or water. Most kinds of dunes are longer on
the windward side where the sand is pushed up the dune and have a shorter
"slip face" in the lee of the wind. The valley or trough between dunes is
called a slack. A "dune field" is an area covered by extensive sand dunes.
Large dune fields are known as ergs.
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Sanitize: Make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable
features; make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing.
Schedule: An ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur; a
temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to.
Science: A particular branch of scientific knowledge; ability to produce
solutions in some problem domain.
Scientist: A person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences.
Scour: To rub hard especially with a rough material for cleansing . b: to
remove by rubbing hard and washing
Sensation: An unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation; a general
feeling of excitement and heightened interest; a state of widespread public
excitement and interest; the faculty through which the external world is
apprehended; someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.
Service: The performance of duties by a waiter or servant; the act of
delivering a writ or summons upon someone; work done by one person or
group that benefits another.
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Shaft: An underground vertical or inclined passageway.
Shape: The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance;
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); a concrete
representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; the visual appearance of
something or someone; alternative names for the body of a human being; a
perceptual structure; the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on
military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe.
Gouda Cheese: is a Dutch yellow cheese made from cow's milk. It is named
after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands. One of the most popular cheeses
worldwide, the name is used today as a general term for a variety of similar
cheese produced in the traditional Dutch manner as well as the Dutch
original.
Shield: A protective covering or structure; hard outer covering or case of
certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles; protect, hide, or conceal
from danger or harm.
Shield Craters: A broad volcanic cone with gentle slopes constructed of
successive nonviscous, mostly basaltic, lava flows.
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Shining: Marked by exceptional merit; reflecting light; abounding with
sunlight; made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen
or glow.
Ship: A vessel that carries passengers or freight.
Shooting Star: A visual meteor appearing as a temporary streak of light in
the night sky.
Shout: Utter a sudden loud cry.
Sigh: To exhale audibly in a long deep breath, as in weariness or relief.
Smithsonian: named for English scientist and philanthropist James
Smithson (1765-1829), who left a legacy to the U.S. government to found it.
The mineral smithsonite also is named for him. established in 1846 "for the
increase and diffusion of knowledge," is a group of museums and research
centers administered by the United States government.
Solar: Relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the
sun.
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Solar Flares: A solar flare is a sudden flash of brightness observed over the
Sun's surface or the solar limb, which is interpreted as a large energy release
of up to 6 × 1025 joules of energy (about a sixth of the total energy output of
the Sun each second or 160,000,000,000 megatons of TNT equivalent, over
25,000 times more energy than released from the impact of Comet
Shoemaker–Levy 9 with Jupiter). They are often, but not always, followed
by a colossal coronal mass ejection.[1] The flare ejects clouds of electrons,
ions, and atoms through the corona of the sun into space. These clouds
typically reach Earth a day or two after the event.[2] The term is also used to
refer to similar phenomena in other stars, where the term stellar flare
applies.
Solar Power: Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either
directly using photovoltaics (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar
power (CSP).
Solar System: The sun together with the eight planets and all other celestial
bodies that orbit the sun. A system of planets or other bodies orbiting a star.
Sonic: Relating to audible sound; (of speed) having or caused by speed
approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level.
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Souvenir: Something of sentimental value; a reminder of past events.
Space: The unlimited expanse in which everything is located.
Spacecraft: A craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a
satellite around the sun.
Specimens: An individual, item, or part representative of a class or whole.
Speck: Very small spot; a slight but appreciable addition.
Spectacular: Characteristic of spectacles or drama; having a quality that
thrusts itself into attention; sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect.
Spirit: Spirit, also known as MER-A (Mars Exploration Rover – A) or MER2, is a robotic rover on Mars, active from 2004 to 2010.[1] It was one of two
rovers of NASA's ongoing Mars Exploration Rover Mission. It landed
successfully on Mars at 04:35 Ground UTC on January 4, 2004, three weeks
before its twin, Opportunity (MER-B), landed on the other side of the planet.
Its name was chosen through a NASA-sponsored student essay competition.
The rover became stuck in late 2009, and its last communication with Earth
was sent on March 22, 2010.
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Splendid: Having great beauty and splendor; characterized by grandeur.
Splendor: The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; a quality
that outshines the usual.
Spelunking: To explore caves, especially as a hobby.
Spool: A winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible
materials can be wound.
Squeal: Utter a high-pitched cry.
Stalactite: An icicle-shaped mineral deposit, usually calcite or aragonite,
hanging from the roof of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich
water.
Stalagmite: A conical mineral deposit, usually calcite or aragonite, built up
on the floor of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water.
Star Spangled Banner: The national anthem of the United States of
America, based on a poem written by Francis Scott Key on September 14,
1814, and set by him to the melody of the English song To Anacreon in
Heaven: officially adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1931. Spangled with
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stars. 2. Informal. made up of or attended by celebrities, distinguished or
illustrious persons,
Star: A celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from
thermonuclear reactions in the interior; any celestial body visible (as a point
of light) from the Earth at night.
Starship: A spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space
(especially in science fiction).
Stimulate: Cause to be alert and energetic; act as a stimulant; stir the
feelings, emotions, or peace of; stir feelings in; cause to do; cause to act in a
specified manner; provide the needed stimulus for; cause to occur rapidly.
Stuck: Caught or fixed; baffled.
Stumble: Make an error; miss a step and fall or nearly fall; walk
unsteadily; encounter by chance
Subtle: Faint and difficult to analyze; able to make fine distinctions;
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way; be difficult to
detect or grasp by the mind.
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Successful: Having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome.
Suddenly: Happening unexpectedly; quickly and without warning; on
impulse; without premeditation.
Suggest: Call to mind; imply as a possibility; make a proposal, declare a
plan for something; drop a hint; intimate by a hint; suggest the necessity of
an intervention; in medicine.
Super Duper: of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or
impressiveness.
Supercalifragilistic: Fantastic, very wonderful.
Supersonic: Having frequencies above those of audible sound; (of speed)
greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air).
Surface: On the surface; involving a surface only; noun the outer boundary
of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a
boundary; a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something;
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Surprise: The act of surprising someone; a sudden unexpected event; the
astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you;
Surrender: To relinquish possession or control of (something) to another
because of demand or compulsion. In spirituality and religion means that a
believer completely gives up his own will and subjects his thoughts, ideas,
and deeds to the will and teachings of a higher power. It may also be
contrasted with Submission. Surrender is willful acceptance and yielding to
a dominating force and their will.
Sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed.
Suspend: Cause to be held in suspension in a fluid; make inoperative or
stop; hang freely.
Sweet: Having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub; pleasing to the
ear; pleasing to the mind or feeling, in an affectionate or loving manner
(`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly’).
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Takahashi Telescope: Takahashi Seisakusho (TAK) has been a pioneer in
the telescoping community since 1967, when they produced their first
Takahashi telescope. Takahashi Seisakusho of Tokyo, Japan has been
producing fluorite apochromatic refracting telescopes since they introduced
the 90mm f/10 FC-90 Takahashi telescope in 1979. This revolutionized
amateur astronomy as the world’s first fluorite apochromatic telescope in
regular production. Since that time Takahashi has not only produced
fluorite apochromats up to 250mm but also equatorial mounts and a variety
of state-of-the-art telescopes such as the FSQ-106, Hyperbolic Astrographs,
Newtonian-Cassegrains and Dall-Kirkham Cassegrains, and their TOA
series and TSA series of refractors. Consistently known for their enduring
perfection, Takahashi's telescopes and mounts have been long time favorites
for astrophotographers worldwide
Task: A specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific
fee; any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted.
Telescope: A magnifier of images of distant objects.
Terrain: A piece of ground having specific characteristics or military
potential.
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Tether: Restraint consisting of a rope.
Pocono Mountains: Highland region in Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and eastern
Carbon counties of northeastern Pennsylvania, U.S. The Poconos are
bounded on the west by the Lehigh River; on the northwest by river valleys
containing the cities of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre; and on the east by the
Delaware River, which forms the Pennsylvania-New York and
Pennsylvania-New Jersey borders. The Poconos were part of the notorious
Walking Purchase (1737) negotiated between Thomas Penn (then proprietor
of Pennsylvania) and the Delaware Indians.
Themes: A subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation.
Thought: Is the process of using your mind to consider something. It can
also be the product of that process: an idea or just the thing you're thinking
about.
Thrive: Gain in wealth; grow stronger.
Tour: A journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
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Travel: The act of going from one place to another; self-propelled
movement; a movement through space that changes the location of
something.
Treasure: Accumulated or stored wealth in the form of money, jewels, or
other valuables.
Trench: A ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated
earth; any long ditch cut in the ground; a long steep-sided depression in the
ocean floor.
Trove: Treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth).
Troy: Area on Mars where Mars Exploration Rover “Spirit” is stuck.
True: Determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the
magnetic poles; rightly so called; consistent with fact or reality; not false;
conforming to definitive criteria; in tune; accurate in pitch; expressing or
given to expressing the truth; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed;
worthy of being depended on.
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Twentieth Century: The 20th century was the period between January 1,
1901[1] and December 31, 2000, inclusive. It was the tenth and last century of
the 2nd millennium. It is distinct from the century known as the 1900s,
which began on January 1, 1900 and ended December 31, 1999.
Twinkling: Shining intermittently with a sparkling light.
Unison: Two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves;
occurring together or simultaneously; corresponding exactly.
Universe: Everything that exists anywhere.
Unspeakable: Defying expression or description; too sacred to be uttered.
Unwinding: Unwinding from or as if from a reel.
Uttered: Communicated in words.
Valles Marineris: (Latin for Mariner Valleys, named after the Mariner 9
Mars orbiter of 1971–72 which discovered it) is a system of canyons that
runs along the Martian surface east of the Tharsis region.
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At more than 4,000 km (2,500 mi) long, 200 km (120 mi) wide and up to
7 km (23,000 ft) deep, the Valles Marineris rift system is one of the larger
canyons of the Solar System surpassed only by the rift valleys of Earth and
(in length only) by Baltis Vallis on Venus.
Variation: Something different from another of the same type.
Vast: Unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or
scope.
Venture: Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers.
Vibrant: Of colors that are bright and striking; of sounds that are strong
and resonating; vigorous and animated.
Vibrations: Instinctive feelings supposedly influencing human
communication. A characteristic atmosphere felt to be emanating from
places or objects.
Victory: A successful ending of a struggle or contest.
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Viking: The Viking Mars mission was performed by two spacecraft, Viking
1 and Viking 2, launched within a couple of weeks of each other. Each
spacecraft consisted of an orbiter and a lander, which traveled attached
together for nearly a year to reach Mars orbit. The orbiters then began
taking pictures of the Martian surface, from which a landing site was
selected. The landers then separated from the orbiters and soft landed. The
orbiters continued imaging and, between Viking 1 and Viking 2, imaged the
entire planet at what was then high resolution.
The results from the Viking experiments revolutionized our view of Mars.
Volcanoes, lava plains, immense canyons, cratered areas, wind-formed
features, and evidence of surface water were seen in the Orbiter images. The
planet was found to be divided into two main regions, northern low plains
and southern cratered highlands. Superimposed on these regions are the
Tharsis and Elysium bulges, which are high-standing volcanic areas, and
Valles Marineris, a system of giant canyons near the equator.
The surface material at both landing sites was found to be an iron-rich clay.
Measured temperatures ranged from 150 to 250 K, with a variation over a
given day of 35 to 50 K. Seasonal dust storms, pressure changes, and
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transport of atmospheric gases between the polar caps were observed.
This mission is part of the Mars Exploration Program.
Visualized: Seen in the mind as a mental image.
Vivacious: Vigorous and animated.
Welcome: Giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely
granted; a greeting or reception; the state of being welcome; bid welcome to;
greet upon arrival; receive someone, as into one's house; accept gladly.
Wish: The particular preference that you have; an expression of some
desire or inclination; a specific feeling of desire; (usually plural) a polite
expression of desire for someone's welfare.
World: The concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the
afterlife; people in general considered as a whole; the 3rd planet from the
sun; the planet we live on; everything that exists anywhere.
Wow Wee: Remark indicating one has been greatly impressed.
Zillion: A very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole).
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Gratitude
House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC is deeply grateful to everyone who has helped The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™,
sophisticated children’s book series become known on the world’s scene of academic literature of excellence. My father
John W. Wormack, Jr. has been instrumental, as well as, other “behind the scenes” family, friends, men, women,
organizations and corporations, including our highly respected artistic Designers located in India and China.
Furthermore, The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™, “Beyond Earth’s Sky to Mars”, was manifested into our physical
realm from the overt suggestion of Mr. Willie Robinson, a man who loves and is interested in all things having to do with
outer space, especially the planet Mars. His behest lit a fire within my imagination and this book of more than two hundred
and sixty pages is the final outcome.
Credits
Galaxy Images Gleaned from the Hubble Space Telescope
“The Morning News” Information derived from The Wall Street Journal On-line
“Mars Can Be Found Among the Stars”© Original Song by Karen Elise Wormack
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About the Author
Karen Elise Wormack was born in Newark, New Jersey, (USA) however, she has resided in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for many
years. Her formative education was received in Washington, DC.
Miss Wormack is a consummate Creative Artist, Writer, Poet, Lyricist, and President of House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC, Independent Book
Publishers, which has become a Vendor of Record with Baker & Taylor Global Media Distributors, as well as, Barnes & Noble Global Booksellers and
Amazon.com. She has written a variety of poetry since early childhood and has published three books of inspiration including, “A Voice Crying In the
Wilderness”, “Enchanted Seraphim!” and “Emmanuel’s Accolades” (For Everyone Who Wants to Go to Heaven).
The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™, “Beyond Earth’s Sky to Mars” marks a third milestone in the Adventures of Prissy and Missy™ sophisticated
children’s picture book series of excellence. “Sleepwalk Affair” and “Travel Abroad” published respectively have been met with outstanding admiration
and approval.
Miss Wormack has also been a featured Literary Guest on Spot Lite Weekend Television, with Host Della Crews, New Jersey News 12. This highly
acclaimed program aired six times for thirty minutes each during Saturday and Sunday, throughout the entire State of New Jersey, showcasing the
Crème de la Crème of Business Leaders having their origin within the State. A re-airing of this special segment with Miss Wormack and
Della Crews occurred within four months of the first broadcast. Additionally, Miss Wormack was also interviewed on one of the largest Global Internet
Radio Stations, “Spot Lite Radio” with Host Jessica Stern. Ratings were quoted as being very high during this half an hour interview discussing House of
the Guilded Scribe, and The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™ Series. Moreover, State Senate Candidate, Mario Scavello and
State Representative Rose Mary Brown, respectively, interviewed local Authors including Karen Elise Wormack, for their Legislative Television
Commentaries. Each televised and Internet program reached tens of thousands of households throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania with repeated
airings.
Miss Wormack’s educational credentials include her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, earned from Kean University, Union, New Jersey and
Master’s Degree in Public Administration with exemplary honors, earned from Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania. She continued to
educate her mind by attending Sanford Brown Institute, Landover, Maryland, and graduating with a Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Finally, Miss Wormack’s complete biographical data can be found in multiple editions of Marquis’ “Who's Who”, including: “Who's Who of American
Women” the Millennium Edition, “Who’s Who in Business and Industry”, “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in the World”. You will also find her
profiled in the International Biographical Centre of Cambridge England’s, “1000 Great Americans” first edition, Honored Member in “America’s
Registry of Outstanding Professionals”, "2000 Notable American Women", American Biographical Institute's "The Contemporary Who's Who", Cambridge
“Who’s Who”, National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) and nominated by The International Biographical Centre of Cambridge England,
"International Writer of the Year". Social Book Global also honors Karen Elise Wormack as “Diamond Professional of the Year” for 2013- 2014. Miss
Wormack is available for school and organizational Author visits and public speaking engagements.
Visit http://www.prissyandmissy.com. Email: [email protected] or [email protected].
About the Illustrator
Dot Pixel
Welcome to Dot Pixel. Dot Pixel is a premier twenty first century Animation, Design and Production Studio located in Kolkata, India. The Firm was
established in 2009 by World Class, Master Designers, Somnath and Pamela Chatterjer. Dot Pixel produces outstanding animated media, as well as,
superior art and design for the Children’s Book and Comic Book Industries, respectively.
Our Company’s unchanging mission is the constant manifestation of stunning, high quality, detailed original art, meticulously created by a team of not
less than fifty seasoned professionals. Dot Pixel expertly produces in the areas of preproduction, animation, illustrations, coloring, compositing, editing,
copyrighting, sound design and visual effects (VFX). Our Team’s outstanding artistic and creative credentials were earned with absolute dedication and
honors from various Government and Professional Institutions.
In early 2010, Dot Pixel began serving the thriving Industry of animation and multimedia, utilizing the brilliant talent and imaginative aptitude of its
employees and creative Directors. Moreover, a new Company emerged, “Dot Pixel Creations” (India) PVT.LTD and was launched after two years of
successfully enjoying a track record of establishing the original Firm as a major player in the global market of dynamic pictorial interpretations,
animation and multi media. Thus, continuing to bring our gifts of superior and original multi faceted art to the world.
The classic foundation, real life expressions and finished products created by our sophisticated Dot Pixel Designers is second to none, and integrates a
checks and balance system under the auspices of our expert Design Team Leaders, insuring a stunning outcome of quality and original art. With this
strength of unified mind and strategically formatted creative expression, Dot Pixel Creations has brought to life more than three hundred and fifty (350)
children’s books and at least fifty (50) comic book series in multiple languages.
Our mutual, harmonious and collaborative effort helps guarantee the satisfaction and joy of our global clientele. The scope and locale of such is vast
and spans several countries throughout the world, including our native and beloved; India, The United States of America, The United Kingdom,
Australia, The Middle East, Japan, Africa, Russia and Germany, with humble, yet glad expectations of welcoming new clients into the Dot Pixel Creations
Family.
Additionally, our un-daunting vision is that of heavily funded full length animated movies, including but not limited to, animated television series and
futuristic comic books. By linking these three media aspects together with our existing repertoire of excellence, Dot Pixel Creations desires to establish its
legacy in world history as a Premier Artistic Creative Design Studio, given the pleasure of serving the world and its children, of whom we believe are the
pillars of tomorrow. We also believe you are with us or will be with us for these good reasons.
Finally, as it pertains to House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC , Karen Elise Wormack, President, and The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™, “Beyond
Earth’s Sky to Mars”, Dot Pixel has been extremely delighted recreating these precious, timeless, always relevant, storybook characters for children of all
ages and genders around the world. Prissy and Missy are beautiful trend setting cat girl sisters who desire to experience life to the fullest. They are
precocious, yet innocent, loving, kind and excellent role models for readers and listeners, found anywhere on planet earth. We believe Karen Elise
Wormack is a tremendous original and authentic Writer. We love her thought provoking ideas and messages, and the wonderful characters she has
presented to the world, in conjunction with our Fine Art graphics, as her/our National and Global legacy and gift. We sincerely respect and thank
House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC, for trusting Dot Pixel to interpret their written and creative expressions, with our beautifully and professionally
expressed, creative interpretations.
DOT PIXEL Headquarters 71/1 Upendra Nath Mitra Lane, Salkia, Howrah-711106, West Bengal, India.
Juvenile – Adventure – Fiction – General
You’re invited to take a fantastic journey to the mysterious planet Mars with two of the sweetest sisters
you may ever meet. Prissy and Missy are multicultural feline twins whose hearts and lives are consistently
filled with love, curiosity, humor, well being, education and unforgettable day to day adventurous
experiences.
In this powerfully written spectacular outer space odyssey, The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™:
“Beyond Earth’s Sky to Mars”, you’ll meet the girls, Captain MaRocky, and Robot Desaki, (who was
programmed to do most everything, but loved eating Sushi and practicing Karate!). Fly away with them
through the illustrious galaxy on their way to visit the fourth planet from our sun…Mars! You’ll get a
peak at Olympus Mons and have a bird’s eye view of Valles Marineris. Your heart will melt when Mars
Exploration Rover (MERS)“Spirit” is seen and the expressions of raw emotions felt being unable to
rescue her. You’ll also experience the International Space Station (ISS) manned by the Americans,
Europeans, Russians and Japanese. Captain MaRocky’s crew must visit the ISS for space travel
decontamination. Surprises and excitement await you within these captivating pages, including an
extensive four hundred word glossary and honorable mentions of MAVEN (USA) and Mangalyaan
(INDIA), successful Mars Space Orbitors (2014).
The Adventures of Prissy and Missy are written in exceptional poetic verse, enhancing language skills,
vocabulary, memory and imagination; accompanied by brilliant, expertly wrought, hand drawn
illustrations. This story includes original photography from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Future publications include: The Adventures of Prissy and Missy™…”Go Green! Go Solar!©”,
"Plant a Garden ©" - "Volunteer ©" - "Visit the Zoo ©" - "Born in September ©" - "Learning in School
©" - "Clog the Kitchen Sink ©" - "Shopping Spree ©" - and "Join a Health Club ©". The Adventures of
Prissy and Missy™ “Sleepwalk Affair” and “Travel Abroad” respectively have been published and
introduced to the world. Visit the girls at www.prissyandmissy.com and youtube.com. Published by
House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC. Enjoy
Wormack, Karen Elise
ISBN 978-0-9914351-3-5
$34.95