Explore the life cycles of stars and galaxies, as well as their colors, properties, and unimaginable size.

Explores how current data help explain various phenomena and highlights the theories and practical methods that may help unravel future cosmic questions as they arise.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of carbon.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of iron.

"Children will find out about the universe, our solar system, observations of the starry skies, and the mind-blowing wonders of outer space. rom the birth of stars to the mysteries of black holes, the Universe has been constantly studied to understand how it works. Learn about icy planets and explosive stars, far-off galaxies that powerful telescopes looking deep into space have captured, observatories and astronomy, and whole new worlds discovered...

"Presents the life of an astronaut from take off to surviving, adapting, and working in space stations. Discusses space travels throughout history, including the first landing on the Moon, and looks at future space exploration plans"--

"Presents an imaginary tour of Mercury, Venus, Earth and its Moon, and Mars and explains how they revolve around the sun. Provides statistics and diagrams and discusses the physical properties and conditions of the inner planets of the solar system"--Provided by publisher.

Charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to Mars and beyond. Spaceflight chronicles how, in the half-century that followed Sputnik, the world was revolutionized by space travel and exploration. The opening up of Earth's orbit to satellites led to a revolution in communications, monitoring of the environment, and materials science....