astronomy

From planets to asteroids, Space explores the basic science concepts behind the solar system.

Surveys the history of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and describes its structure, current functions, and influence on our society.

Readers will learn about the different kinds of science.

Provides brief biographical profiles of great scientists in the chemical, Earth, and space sciences, with information about each scientist's life and contributions to their field. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

This guide helps young amateurs identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more in the night sky year round and during the four seasons.

"This book explores the universe using 20 fascinating facts"--.

There are 88 different constellations. Readers learn more about these star patterns in Constellations, part of the Deep in Space series.

"Did you know that the Kuiper Belt is a huge ring around the Sun? It is made of ice, rocks, and dwarf planets. Find out more about this area of space in Kuiper Belt, part of the Deep in Space series. Deep in Space helps young readers learn about different objects and phenomena in outer space"--Provided by the publisher.

Text, illustrations, and diagrams provide answers to questions about the universe, covering cosmic dust, stars, planets, and more.

"Blast off on an exploration of our solar system?a fun space book for kids 3 to 5 Get even the smallest astronomer excited for the big universe of space, from the bright and burning sun to our own blue Earth to ice-capped Pluto and every planet in between. With this book, kids will explore the entire solar system through incredible photos and fascinating facts on what makes each planet so special?like their size, distance from the sun, what the surface is like, how many moons they have, and more!"--Amazon.