A biography of Johannes Kepler, the seventeenth-century German astronomer and mathematician who formulated the three laws of planetary motion.

Provides information about space exploration, looking at the different tools, vehicles, and methods that have been used to study the outer limits of the universe.

Vogt recounts mishaps and hazards astronauts face, and then goes on to explain what went wrong.

"Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station! This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown"--Provided by publisher.

Provides instructions for activities exploring gravity, moon craters, the planets of our solar system, and other aspects of outer space.

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.

Presents the science of space exploration, including planet information, space probes, and the future of space travel.

Describes the genesis, growth, and realization of America's plan to land men on the moon.

Tells the story of the mission that placed the Sojourner remote-control rover on Mars on July 4, 1997.

Combines text, illustrations, and photographs to provide a comprehensive guide to the planets, stars, and galaxies; discussing dwarf planets, developments in exploration, what it is like to live in space, the future of space travel, and other related topics, and includes star charts, moon maps, fact boxes, and diagrams.

An exploration of the solar system that discusses what the solar system is made of, why planets look so different, what different bodies, such as comets, asteroids, and dwarf planets, can be found, and other related topics.

Discusses the history and current state of scientific understanding of black holes, exploring what they are, how they are formed, potential uses, and what they tell us about the fate of the universe.

Presents a biography of physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, who in spite of his affliction with Lou Gehrig's disease, continues to be an influence in the world of science with his theories about black holes and gravity.

An introduction to physics, focusing on the solar system, and noting distinguished scientists in the field.

Presents an introduction to the solar system, explaining what it is and how it originated, looking at its sun, planets, and moons, discussing forces in the solar system, and including a related activity.

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

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. [electronic resource]