Spectacular space science

"Provides many fascinating facts about the moon, and Earth in the solar system. Also included are details about the latest expeditions and future plans to launch probes and rovers that will push the boundaries of our knowledge further than ever before."--Provided by publisher.

Provides an up-close look at the outer planets, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

"Provides many fascinating facts about the sun in the solar system. Also included are details about the latest expeditions and future plans to launch probes and rovers that will push the boundaries of our knowledge further than ever before."--Provided by publisher.

Provides an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space, including comets, asteroids, and meteors.

Provides an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space, including comets, asteroids, and meteors.

In this visually spectacular tour of the outer reaches of our solar system, readers discover many intriguing facts.

Stargazers have observed Mercury, Venus, and Mars--the other small, rocky planets in our solar system besides Earth--for thousands of years. More recently, we have begun to explore our neighbors in outer space via flyby spacecraft, probes, and rovers. Readers will learn how these expeditions have expanded our knowledge of these planets' atmosphere, surface, features, and even potential for life. A must read for anyone interested in discovering more about space exploration's past, present, and future.

This visually stunning guide gives an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space.

We will never be able to visit the distant stars that twinkle overhead each night, but scientists are still learning more each day about the furthest reaches of the universe. This informative, colorful book will introduce students to the life and death of stars, the structure of galaxies, dark matter, and other fascinating areas of exploration beyond the solar system.

Provides many fascinating facts about the moon, and Earth in the solar system. Also included are details about the latest expeditions and future plans to launch probes and rovers that will push the boundaries of our knowledge further than ever before.