astronomy

Blast off into outer space and have a counting adventure.

A collection of original stories, poems, riddles, games, and hands-on activities which introduce math as it is used in astronomy and other aspects of space.

Briefly describes beliefs of astronomers from ancient times to 1609, when Galileo's discoveries through the telescope gave birth to modern astronomy.

More than 1,000 alphabeticallyarranged entries provide information on important astronomical subjects, concepts, and theories.

A brief introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on the relationship between the moon, the earth, and the sun.

Discusses how scientists and amateurs use instruments to study the universe and describes some astronomical discoveries.

Contains three sections--a ten-step voyage from Earth's vicinity to the far reaches of the universe, a sequence of ten closeup looks at interesting objects in section one, and a guide to viewing the night sky.

Provides tips on how to spot some of the wonders of our solar system and galaxy and how to choose a telescope. Also discusses astronomical mysteries and amazing facts.

Describes the planets of the solar system and more distant objects in space and discusses past and present ways we have gathered information about them.

A child describes how the earth, sun, and planets are part of our solar system, which is just one small part of the universe.