Describes the orbit, temperature, surface formations, composition, and theories of formation of the planet Mercury, and the probe Mariner X that took pictures of it in 1974 and 1975.
A comprehensive look at the Hubble Space Telescope which has, since 1990, collected information about our solar system, star clusters in the Milky Way galaxy, and even other galaxies as it orbits the Earth.
Discusses kinds of space, the sky in outer space, time in outer space, weightlessness, survival in space, uses of space, mining the asteroids, and the end of space.
A detailed description of the planets of the solar system along wobservations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space. Includes fun activities to help you understand the mind-boggling facts.
Provides scientific information about the planets, discussing what planets are made of, what the conditions are like on planets, how planets affect Earth, and more.
Provides answers to commonly asked questions about space exploration, including "Which was the first living being in space?" and "Do you grow taller or shorter in space?".
Presents full-color illustrated photographs and drawings that describes space exploration, and provides information on the layers of a spacecraft and space suit, the story of a space shuttle launch, short profiles of American and Soviet astronauts, and more.
