space sciences

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.

Examines the current status of the fields of space exploration, space flight, and astronautics, including recent work and new technological developments, and discusses noted individuals and controversial issues.

ntroduces the solar system, sharing information on how scientists study space, how stars are born and die, and how astronauts train for space missions.

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

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

Provides an overview of the universe.

Every planet in our solar system and some of the moons and other space objects have been visited by at least one probe and in the future, more probes and craft will visit these worlds in our endeavour to learn about space and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Some probes, such at the Verena 13 probe that landed on Venus, were designed to last just a few minutes. Others, such as the Voyager probes, are still sending data back to Earth from far out towards the edge of our Solar System. Each probe is designed to do a unique job and this book reveals the genius of their design. Six books that reveal the thrilling journeys, triumphs and disasters that men and women have experienced in the exploration of our universe. These books examine the mind-blowing technologies involved in space endeavours and tells the all too human stories of some of the key figures.