Reaching for the stars

"Ancient civilizations imagined space as campfires or rivers of light. Today, we imagine spaceships and warp drives and aliens. But what about tomorrow? Would you ride an elevator up into space? In Reaching for the Stars: Imagining Space, you'll explore the amazing facts about past societies' views on space, how science has taken us to where we are today, and where we could possibly go in the future!"--Provided by the publisher.

A brief biography of the actress who gained fame from her roles in such movies as "Steel Magnolias, " "Pretty Woman, " and "Flatliners.".

Briefly describes the career achievements of the teen musical group, New Kids on the Block.

Examines the life of a young man with Down syndrome who fulfilled his dream of becoming a television star.

Briefly describes the life and career of the young TV star of "The Wonder Years.".

Briefly describes the career of the young actor best known for his TV role as "Doogie Howser M.D.".

Examines the life and work of the award-winning Texas singer who had begun to popularize Tejano music when she was shot and killed.

A brief description of the life and career of the figure skater, who won a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics.