Discusses several facts about the solar system including how the planets received their names, which planet has about eighteen moons, and which planet is also known as a star.
An illustrated discussion of the planets and bodies such as moons, comets, and meteoroids found in our solar system. Also outlines the relationship the solar system has with the galaxies.
the story of the stars, planets, and constellations--and how you can find them in the sky
Driscol, Michael
2004
Presents a study of the constellations, planets, and other things found in the sky and examines how stars are born, what scientists explore, the Milky Way, rockets, satellites, and space travel and includes a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers.
Examines the Hubble Space Telescope, including its initial launch into space, the important repair missions, and the images Hubble relays back to Earth and what astronomers can learn from them.
A guide for exploring the night sky, with photographs and charts for finding the stars and planets, and a how-to guide for using binoculars and telescopes to photograph the night sky.
With an exploratory, dynamic approach to astronomy, readers will investigate key areas to spacecraft and the journey into space in a clear and concise way. Budding astronomers will be astonished by the enthralling and up-to-date facts and theories.
Looks at some of the tools and methods used by scientists to explore space, discussing telescopes, space probes, satellites, and robots, and providing details of specific missions.
Provides information about myths, misunderstandings, and puzzles regarding the solar system, discussing the big bang, dark matter, space colonies, aliens, time travel, and other related topics.
Explores seven wonders of outer space, including the beginning of the universe, black holes, dark energy, dark matter, life byond Earth, the sun's corona, and time and space travel.
