outer space

Explores the planets of the solar system; describing their landscapes, atmospheres, and temperatures. Includes glossary.

Presents discoveries, observations, and theories about the planets and other phenomena in our solar system and as well as in outer space, using text, illustrations, and photographs from NASA.

Describes different types of rockets and how they work, including ancient Chinese rockets, Saturn V, Voyager I, and the space shuttle.

A companion to the video game Angry Birds Space with information about the planets, stars, and most everything in inner, outer, and deep space.

Discusses the history of space exploration as well as future projects designed for exploring space.

Explains what the inner planets are made of, discusses how they formed, and describes the orbit, rotation, environment, makeup, and moons of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

An introduction to our solar system, including information on the sun, planets, moons, comets, and asteroids.

Describes the history of space exploration and what life is like for astronauts in a weightless environment.

Full-color photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the role of NASA in space.

Describes our moon, its size and physical features, as well as the moons circling other planets in our solar system.