outer space

Takes readers on a journey through the history of space exploration, from the launch of Sputnik to the first moon landing to the successful operation of rovers on Mars.

"Charts the milestones in the history of space exploration in a narrative timeline format. Features: glossary, additional resources, and index"--.

Introduces children to the objects found in the solar system, providing information on the sun and each of the planets and their moons.

When Helen and Martha help T.D. write a comic book for his science project, they suddenly find themselves written into the story, dealing with pesky spacecats with radioactive hairballs, socks that have gotten lost in space, and dozens of space dog clones.

Collects Roald Dahl's two stories about Charlie Bucket and his adventures with Mr. Willy Wonka as they explore the chocolate factory and orbit the Earth in a giant glass elevator.

While at the beach, Geronimo Stiltonix stumbles upon a mysterious treasure map. The spacemice follow it and end up on Aquarix, a planet that's entirely underwater. During their exploration, they face fur-eating seaweed, ferocious piranha aliens, and...pirate spacecats! Can the spacemice keep the spacecats from stealing the treasure?.

Discusses the science, tools, field experiences, and more of astronauts.

Examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, Chris Hadfield, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, how astronauts can live there, and the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

The CatStronauts--elite cat astronauts--are aboard the International Space Station to repair the faulty Hubba Bubba Telescope, but have to contend with communications interference and a near disaster that leaves them down a member.

Color photographs introduce children to the wonders of space.