Our solar system

Examines the International Space Station and describes how it is being built and why, the kind of work the crew does, and daily life in space.

Color photos fill this overview of the planet Earth, which describes its atmosphere, surface temperature, tectonic plates, and magnetic field, and also provides a listing of related books and Web sites.

Examines the three types of constellations in the universe documenting their history, how to locate them in the night sky, and the twelve Zodiac constellations, and includes charts for both the northern and southern hemispheres.

Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Venus.

Briefly describes the discovery, composition, planetary motion, moons, and efforts to study the planet Uranus.

Examines the history of space exploration, and looks at telescopes, manned and unmanned missions, and plans for the future. Includes a glossary and resources for further study.

Briefly describes the surface features, composition, moons and rings, and efforts to study the planet Saturn.

Briefly describes the discovery, surface features, orbit, moon, and efforts to study the planet Pluto.

Briefly describes the surface features, internal composition, orbit, moons, and efforts to study the planet Neptune.

Describes the formation, orbit, surface features, exploration, and future study of our moon.