astronomy

Photographs and facts provide information about topics related to space and space travel. Includes a time line and glossary.

Contains individual profiles of major celestial bodies and concepts in the universe, each with scientific facts and an anime-style portrait.

Fourteen-year-old Brady and his cousin Quinn love extreme sports, but nothing could prepare them for the aftermath of Brady's close encounter with a meteorite after it crashes into his Black Hills, South Dakota, bedroom.

Provides an introduction to telescopes and observatories, answering questions about the history of star spotting, how light travels through space, how optical telescopes work, x-ray astronomy, and related topics.

Explores how early scientists first realized the movements of the Earth and the effects they have on the planet, examining such things as seasonal and climate changes.

Contains an illustrated discussion of space phenomena such as supernovae, black holes, and dark energy, which scientists such as Dr. Alex Fillippenka and his High-Z Supernova Search Team believe is pushing the universe apart at an accerating rate. 'Includes glossary.

"Introduction to Galaxies and the Universe, providing to primary and intermediate grade students, information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to outer space, looking at the origins of the universe, examining various space objects, discussing the history of space exploration, and describing the sun and planets in Earth's solar system, as well as selected stars and galaxies. Includes three-dimensional illustrations.

Presents a collection of facts and data about the solar system and other galaxies, nebulas, dark holes, the Milky Way, and the sun and includes star maps.