milky way

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.

Retells the Chinese legend of the Weaver Princess who came down from heaven to marry a mortal, a love story represented in the stars of the Milky Way.

Although banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way, the princess weaver and the herdsman reunite each year on the seventh day of the seventh month.

An illustrated introduction to galaxies that explains different types and shapes of galaxies, the Milky Way, and related topics.

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

Describes the objects that reside in the Milky Way galaxy, including stars, nebulas, clusters, and black holes, and explains what astronomers have discovered about other galaxies.

"An introduction to the Milky Way with information about its formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to galaxies, answering questions about what they are, where they come from, the Milky Way, the galactic halo, galaxy collisions, and related topics.

Provides information on the Milky Way galaxy, including information on where Earth is in the galaxy, how a galaxy is formed, and a list of galaxy fun facts.