outer space

Space exploration from early attempts to the future including: the Apollo missions, the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope, and unmanned space probes.

Introduces the activities of humans in space, including the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, Shannon Lucid's work on the Russian space station Mir, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Voyager missions to Jupiter and Saturn.

Text and illustrations present information about such space-related topics as gallaxies, stars, the planets, moon landings, and modern astronomy.

Discusses information about spacecraft within recent years as well as the future of spacecraft.

Discusses the work astronauts do as well as future space explorations to the Moon and Mars.

Discusses information about space life within recent years as well as plans for future explorations of space life.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his views on space travel and the importance of space exploration for America's economy, national security, and morale.

"An introduction to space exploration, including information about the first people in space, space stations, the space shuttle, and missions to the moon, planets, and other bodies in the solar system. Features include a timeline, illustrations, photographs, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--.