space sciences

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

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

Describes the planet Mars and its relationship to our solar system. Simple facts about the Red Planet such as its orbit, atmosphere, and terrain are also included.

Describes the planet Earth and its relationship to our solar system. Learn about the planet's characteristics, discussing its rotation, composition, weather and satellites.

Questions and answers explore what makes up the solar system and the universe.

What do people do at NASA (and in outerspace)? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch Glossary of key words; Index.

Human beings have been exploring space close-up since the 1960s, and African-Americans have played a vital role throughout the process.

Provides an overview of the universe.

Provides an overview of our solar system and of other solar systems that scientists have found.

Readers are taken on an amazing voyage through some of the freakiest space scenarios, such as other Earth-like planets beyond our solar system that could support life.