Furniss, Tim

Presents an introduction to the moon, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on its relationship to earth, its environment, topography, rotation, and theories on how it was created. Includes glossary.

Diagrams, illustrations, and text describe the steps involved in designing and building a rocket.

Presents an introduction to the planet Earth, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on Earth'sclimate, rotation, water, food, its place in the universe, and its various life forms. Includes glossary.

Examines the history of human interest in and exploration of our solar system and the universe beyond.

Presents an introduction to Sun, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on its size, the the planets that rotate around it, including their orbit, place in the universe, and environment. Includes glossary.

Presents a number of illustrated photographs and interesting facts and figures about spacecraft including the first satellite into space and first moon walk, early rocket science, the space race during the Cold War, first people in space, rocket planes, and the space shuttle.