astronomy

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astronomy

Sun, stars & planets

1991
Questions and answers introduce outer space and its study.

Discover stars & planets

1991
Describes galaxies, stars, constellations, and planets, with emphasis on our solar system. Includes a glossary and many photographs, some from NASA space missions.

The story of astronomy

1994
Explores the world of astronomy, discussing stars, the solar system, observatories, galaxies, and space exploration.

The universe

1995
Explores some of the mysteries that still exist about the universe, looking at what science, myth, and legend say about the solar system, moons, stars and galaxies, skies, and space travel.

Exploring space

1990
A comprehensive guide for young readers to the mysteries and marvels of the cosmos.

Comets

1985
An easy-to-read introduction to the origins, composition, and orbits of comets and what happens when comet debris falls to the Earth.

About space

2008
Provides information about space, discussing the solar system, the sun, moon, stars, planets, astronauts, and space exploration. Features pages to be read aloud by beginning readers and adults.

Stargazer's alphabet

night-sky wonders from A to Z
2007
Colorful photographs, illustrations, and rhyming text present an A to Z introduction to the night sky, the planets, and the galaxy.

Monkeys and the universe

2009
Max and his older brother Pete learn about stars, planets, and galaxies when their father takes them to an astronomical observatory.

Galaxies await

2006
Describes space travel, astronomy, and other space related topics.

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