Provides an overview of the solar system, with information on the sun, each of the planets, dwarf planets, the asteroid belt, and other related topics.

In graphic novel format looks at our solar system, providing information about the various planets.

Answers questions about the solar system, including which planet in the solar system is the biggest, are there volcanoes on Mars, and more.

Describes the eight planets in our solar system, including the birth of the solar system and the planets' orbits around the Sun.

"This book takes readers on a tour of our solar system"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the science behind seven mysteries of the universe, including information on the largest known galaxy and star, the Crab Nebula, the most Earthlike extrasolar planet, pulsars, the sculptor supercluster, and the Tarantula Nebula.

Profiles each of the planets in Earth's solar system, including Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, MakeMake, the sun, the Oort cloud, comets, and more.

An introduction to the solar system that describes and provides facts about the sun and planets and discusses other bodies as well as space exploration.

Text and photographs look at the solar system, the stars and beyond.

Looks at the history of astronomy from pre-history through the twenty-first century.

An introduction to Neptune that provides information on its atmosphere and climate, place in the solar system, discovery, and exploration.

An introduction to Saturn that provides information on the planet's exploration, atmosphere, rings, and place in the solar system.

Presents information about asteroids and comets, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study them.

A guide to Earth that provides facts on the planet's atmosphere, natural disasters, history, and the ways researchers study it.

Presents information about the moon, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study it.

A guide to Jupiter that provides facts on the planet's atmosphere, history, suitability for life, moons, the ways researchers study it.

Presents information about Mars, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study the planet.

Presents information about Mercury, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study the planet.

A guide to Uranus that provides facts on the planet's atmosphere, history, suitability for life, and the ways researchers study it.

Presents information about Venus, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study the planet.

Rhyming text and illustrations on die-cut pages introduce the eight planets of the solar system.

Describes galaxies, stars, and planets, where planets are likely to be, how astronomers observe or deduce their locations, how the Kepler space telescope helps in the search for planets, and what might be possible to observe in the future.

Describes what scientists have been able to deduce about the nature of our solar system and the universe based on data collected by the Hubble telescope.

"Introduces the solar system, sharing information on how scientists study space, how stars are born and die, and how astronauts train for space missions"--OCLC.

"Computer-generated illustrations reveal the wonders of the universe, from the big bang and black holes to space travel"--Back cover.

Provides an overview of the universe and includes more than 1,000 detailed and powerful graphics. [electronic resource]

Describes the five dwarf planets in our solar system, including the birth of the solar system and the dwarf planets' orbits around the Sun.

Presents information about icy dwarf planets, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study them.

An overview of astronomy covering topics such as the solar system, Earth's moon, moon phases, constellations, other solar systems, and more.

Describes characteristics of the four gas giant planets in the solar system, including what the atmosphere is like on them, where each is located, and how long it takes for them to orbit the sun.

Provides an overview of the solar system, and presents interviews with an astronaut and astronomer.

Provides an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space, including comets, asteroids, and meteors.

"This book explains what the Sun is and how it affects the rest of the solar system"--Provided by publisher.

Simple projects help young scientists begin to understand the Earth and its place in the solar system.

Introduces children to the objects found in the solar system, providing information on the sun and each of the planets and their moons.

An overview of the universe that covers the planets of our solar system, Earth's moon, asteroids, meteors, the Milky Way, star birth and death, and other topics and includes colorful illustrations, diagrams, and satellite images.

An introduction to the planets that explores how scientists study the planets, what they have learned about planets in other solar systems, how they might have formed, and other related topics.

Presents an imaginary tour of the outer solar system's "gas giants" Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune and explores some of their major moons; includes statistics, diagrams, and information about the planets' physical properties and conditions.

Looks at some of the natural wonders that exist on the solar system's rocky planets and their moons, and explains how they were discovered.

Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

Provides an overview of important historical events or periods in world history. This volume focuses on the important dates in history of space exploration, providing a sense of time, place, and chronology through the use of maps and timelines as well as text. [electronic resource]

Discusses space exploration, including information on NASA, early space pioneers, and rockets and satellites. [electronic resource]

Offers a brief introduction to space exploration, discussing key figures who have studied the universe, important discoveries from throughout history, and future possibilities.

"Uncover the amazing story of astronomy from telescopes in space to outstanding observatories. Learn about the latest space probes, how rockets lift off, and what it's like living in the weightlessness of space. And find out about the remarkable astronauts who have spacewalked their way into history"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated timeline of space exploration that highlights key moments and developments from ancient times to the early twenty-first century.

Chronicles the history of achievement in space exploration, discusses the benefits and costs of the endeavor, looks at everyday products that have been developed through space research, and provides accounts of problems and risks.

Photographs and illustrations help children learn the alphabet by describing a number of things about space including the planets, astronauts and what they wear and eat, space shuttles, and the International Space Station.

Describes American space vehicles and their uses, including various space probes, the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo capsules, Skylab, the space shuttles, and the International Space Station.

Profiles seven events and developments that have had a significant impact on the field of space technology, discussing space travel, the world's great observatories, the space station, Mars rovers, moon bases, and weather satellites.

Provides simple definitions for fifty words related to astronomy and space exploration along with sample sentences using each word.

Text and photographs describe the exploration of deep space as probes leave the solar system for the first time in history.