universe

Discusses the origins and characteristics of our universe, focusing on the nature of stars.

In question-and-answer format, this book identifies planet Earth, Earth's moon, the sun, the planets, and the galaxies.

Contains amazing illustrations and information about the universe.

Provides scientific information about the structure of the universe, the galaxies, astronomical observation, and space exploration; and includes illustrations, a glossary, and lists of reference materials.

An illustrated book of projects that demonstrate how the universe works.

Simple text and illustrations explain the Big Bang theory of the formation of the universe.

Describes 250 milestones in the history of space and astronomy, including the Big Bang, the birth of the Sun, celestial navigation, dark matter, the Hubble space telescope, and Cassini's exploration of Saturn.

The author discusses contemporary cosmological findings and presents the view that the creation of the universe is the most recent event in a series of creations caused by nature--a conclusion based on research in such areas as relativity and quantum theory.

A photographic exploration of the universe, featuring over two hundred images taken by the Hubble, and other large telescopes, and including discussion of the great theories of the structure of the cosmos, as well as advances in the field.

Relates the history of the struggle to understand earth's place in the universe, from earliest mythmaking to today's discoveries via the Hubble telescope.