space sciences

An introduction to the solar system, including information on all nine planets, the Sun, the Moon, comets, asteroids, meteors, and space travel.

An illustrated introduction to the universe and how it works, and includes sixty hands-on activities to reinforce the scientific principles and theories.

Discusses how humans research outer space and traces the history of such research. Examines what the study of outer space tells us about our universe and considers how this field of study will continue to develop in the future.

Explorers various aspects of several fields of science and examines the role of the intellect in scientific achievement.

Presents brief descriptions of various objects in space and terms associated with space exploration.

Introduces space by explaining such terms as the universe, solar system, planets, meteors, space stations, and satellites.

Explores the International Space Station, including its construction and the missions required to build it, living and working aboard the ISS, and its importance as the future of the space program.

Examines what it is like to be an astronaut, their training, the jobs and experiments they do in space, what they have to wear and why, and other interesting facts about working on the moon and the Mars remote-controlled robot.

An account of the eleven-day Endeavour mission, explaining how satellites and radar devices gather data on the earth's pollution, volcanic activity, and environmental conditions.

Discusses the space race and the countries involved in it, surveillance and spying in space, military and commerical uses of space, etc.