Presents an exploration of the universe, discussing the Big Bang theory of how the universe was formed, providing information about space phenomena, the night sky, stars, and other topics, and including related activities.

Looks at the universe, covering such subjects as the Big Bang, galaxies, and stars.

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

Introduces young readers to the mysteries of the Universe, discussing the planets, the stars and galaxies, weather, space travel, rockets, and the future in space.

A guide to chemical elements and the periodic table that features facts, experiments, and hands-on activities.

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.

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.

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

"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.

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

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

Presents a tour of Mercury, Venus, Earth and its moon, and Mars and explains how they revolve around the sun, providing statistics and diagrams and discussing the physical properties and conditions of the inner planets.

"Provides many fascinating facts about the sun in the solar system. Also included are details about the latest expeditions and future plans to launch probes and rovers that will push the boundaries of our knowledge further than ever before."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the nature and properties of light, discussing such topics as refraction, the electromagnetic spectrum, optical illusions, and photons. Includes related activities.

A look at billions of galaxies, discussing spiral, barred, and elliptical galaxies, the Milky Way, dark matter, Andromeda, and more.

Presents twenty trivia facts about galaxies.

Describes what galaxies are and what they are made of, and looks at different types of galaxies.

An introduction to the vast universe, explaining what stars are and how they are born, discussing galaxies, dark matter, and black holes, and looking at the levels of stars and galaxies that exist across the universe.

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

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

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.

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.