milky way

Discusses the features of the many types of galaxies, including the Milky Way, covering its size as measured in light-years, the role of black holes and dark matter in its structure, and the ways that scientists can observe galaxies throughout the universe.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text retell the Cherokee legend in which a magical spirit in the form of a dog creates the Milky Way galaxy with cornmeal.

Presents color photographs of the cosmos gathered from numerous observatories and space missions, including the Hubble Space Telescope; and features text that provides information about the sun, planets, and moons of Earth's solar system, as well as phenomena beyond the Milky Way.

Describes stars and groups of stars and explains how they are formed, why they shine, and how to find them in the sky.

Describes the Milky Way and other galaxies and discusses such topics as why the sky is dark at night, the "Big Bang" theory, the future of the universe, and the search for intelligent life. Includes an activity on the most distant visible objects in the sky.

Provides an insider's view of our own Milky Way and discusses the nature and behavior of galaxies in general.

Simple text and color photographs provide a brief introduction to the Milky Way galaxy. Includes a glossary and sources of more information.

Explores the characteristics of various bodies found throughout our galaxy, including stars, nebulae, and clusters. Details the properties of galaxies beyond our own and includes black-and-white graphs and diagrams.

Introduces galaxies, describing the big bang, Milky Way, Hubble's discoveries, quasars, and the search for life on other planets.

Describes characteristics of the Milky Way galaxy, discussing such topics as its shape, size, and exploration.