Kerrod, Robin

Provides answers to questions children ask about the stars and planets, Earth, dinosaurs, birds, ancient civilizations, knights and castles, inventions, and transportation.

Presents a history of space exploration and profiles several of the early pioneers including Ed White, Alexei Leonov, Valentina Tereshkova, John Glenn, and Yuri Gagarin. Includes a list of resources for additional information.

Discusses astronomy with thirteen projects that help students learn about the universe.

Presents a study of how space probes provide information on the planets of the Solar System, asteroids, and the shapes of comets and examines how technology has allowed scientists to detect black holes, star clusters, and nebulae.

A month-by-month guide to the night sky that explains where to find specific planets, constellations, comets, and other space phenomena.

Describes the characteristics of the sun, including its origins, composition, and surface features, and its importance to life on Earth.

Chronicles the history of space exploration and provides information on the pioneers of space travel, early aviation and rocketry, V-2s and ICBMs, and the first unmanned and manned rockets into space.