outer space

Enhanced by cutting-edge CGI photography, a reference for young space enthusiasts covers everything from space technologies and the rings of Saturn to Jupiter's red spot and the reclassification of Pluto.

"Follow a spacecraft the size of a piano, named New Horizons, on the first ever spacecraft mission to Pluto, the space entity formerly known as a planet ..."--Provided by publisher.

"Ever wondered what space is really like? In his 25 years of training for, flying in, consulting on, and writing and speaking about space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that question and many others. What do you feel on liftoff? What is weightlessness? Where do you sleep in space? Can you see the Great Wall of China? Jones answers every question you have ever had about space in "Ask the Astronaut""--Provided by publisher.

"Uncover the amazing story of astronomy from telescopes in space to outstanding observatories. Learn about the latest space probes, how rockets lift off, and what it's like living in the weightlessness of space. And find out about the remarkable astronauts who have spacewalked their way into history"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and color photographs describe eight different space robots and the work these robots do. Includes a glossary and further resources.

In this outer space adaptation of the fairy tale in rhyme, Cinderella dreams of becoming a spaceship mechanic.

Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

Presents experts' opinions on the viability of space colonization.

Text and illustrations look at space exploration, from early orbital missions, and the first astronauts on the moon.

Text and illustrations look at space exploration, from the first satellites to modern Martian rovers.