space sciences

Contains excerpts from government documents and scientific reports that provide insight into the achievements and failures of the U.S. space program.

"Hop on board the space shuttle and get ready for the ride of your life as you explore deep space with your five fellow space cadets. This journey of discovery takes you through our local solar system and beyond, to galaxies far and wide. With every encounter, learn more about the science behind the stars, planets, meteors and comets in our sky, and the history of our universe"--Amazon.com.

Explores the future of human interaction with outer space.

Defines space science, discusses how mankind has studied space throughout history, and then explores how what we've learned has been used to improve space travel and our knowledge of the universe.

In Venus, early readers learn about the planet Venus and its role in our solar system.

In Jupiter, early readers learn about the planet Jupiter and its role in our solar system.

In Earth, early readers learn about the planet Earth and its role in our solar system.

In Dwarf Planets, early readers learn all about these round space objects that orbit our sun and the role they play in our solar system.

In Saturn, early readers learn about the planet Saturn and its role in our solar system.