galaxies

Provides an insider's view of our own Milky Way and discusses the nature and behavior of galaxies in general.

An introduction to the stars and constellations, discussing the history of the starts, and includes brief information on the planets and moon.

Describes the objects that reside in the Milky Way galaxy, including stars, nebulas, clusters, and black holes, and explains what astronomers have discovered about other galaxies.

Examines what a galaxy is, the different types that exist, their structures, and some facts learned from the study of galaxies.

Provides facts on how galaxies are formed, what happens when they collide, and more; with step-by-step directions for four activities.

"An examination of the science behind the astronomical phenomena known as galaxies, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the vast universe, explaining what stars are and how they are born, discussing galaxies, dark matter, and black holes, and looking at the levels of stars and galaxies that exist across the universe.

"An introduction to galaxies and the universe for primary and intermediate grade students, with information about their formation and features. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--.

Describes the stars, including their history, their composition, and their roles in the solar system.

Provides an introduction to galaxies, answering questions about what they are, where they come from, the Milky Way, the galactic halo, galaxy collisions, and related topics.