galaxies

Describes the Sun and other stars in the galaxy, including their structures, energy production, physical properties, and the life cycle of a star.

Shows the many celestial wonders that can be viewed by the unaided eye, and explains, in nontechnical language, a variety of astral phenomena.

Describes the characteristics of different types of galaxies focusing on the Milky Way and its inhabitants, 100 billion stars.

"A Sierra Club book." An accurately illustrated guidebook with theoretical space journeys through the universe.

Provides the latest scientific research on the physical properties, categories, and evolution of stars. Also discusses the physical characteristics of galaxies, focusing on the Milky Way in particular. Includes sidebars, illustrations, profiles of astronomers, a glossary of key terms, and further sources of information.

Describes the makeup of stars, the components of the Milky Way galaxy, and the ways astronomers measure star brightness and perform other star research, and chronicles a star's "life story.".

Teaches children about the stars and galaxies found in the universe, describing the different types of stars and how they are made, what scientists believe created galaxies, how stars and galaxies are studied and other related topics.

Discusses the formation, composition, and placement of stars and groups of stars throughout the universe.

Discusses the formation, life, and destruction of stars and includes an imaginary spaceship ride through many galaxies to view the Milky Way and other star clusters.