Projects astronomical and astronautical possibilities for the future, such as huge telescopes, airplanes in space, a probe to the sun, and a landing.

Explore the exciting history of space exploration from telescopes, NASA and space shuttles, to the International Space Station and AstroRad! Readers will learn about the amazing scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped the course of space exploration. Table of contents, diagram, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included.

"What jobs does an astronaut have? What kind of work needs to be done on a spacecraft? Readers will learn all about the work an astronaut does. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside stunning photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts."--Provided by publisher.

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

"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... it was a time of excitement. Angry Birds, Star Wars, and National Geographic united to take their fans on a galactic mission to uncover the true stories, inventions, and unbelievable science behind the science fiction. Discover how art imitates life by exploring the discovery of Kepler 16b, a real Tatooine planet; understand how a hovercraft works and how it resembles the land speeder; find out how close...

"Our solar system is made up of the millions of objects in the sky above us, including the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets. This book examines the four planets closest to the Sun, known as the rocky planets. All four planets are described with facts about their atmospheres, landscapes, orbits, and Fun Facts that give additional information about each of these rocky planets! This book will allow students to use observations of the Sun, Moon, and stars...

"Our closest solar system is about 10 light years away. It has two main types of planets. Some are rocky and small, like planet Earth, while others are huge balls of gas, like Jupiter. Astronomers once thought our solar system was the one and only. But now we know of hundreds of solar systems. One may even have a planet like Earth! Just maybe, these alien worlds could host life, like our own amazing planet. This book will allow students to use observations...

"¿Cuánto tiempo se tardaría en llegar hasta la estrella más cercana al Sol? ¿Se puede escapar de un agujero negro? ¿A qué temperatura está la superficie del Sol? Este libro educativo responde a estas y otras muchas cuestiones" -- Publisher's website. How long would it take to get to the closest star to the Sun? Can you escape from a black hole? What temperature is the surface of the Sun? This educational book answers these and many other...

Based on the authors' #1 podcast, this exploration of the solar system, stars and life in worlds beyond our own is filled with eye-popping illustrations, mind-blowing facts, jokes, quizzes, comics and more. "Calling all space cadets! Are you ready to explore the solar system, see the stars, and experience life in a world beyond ours?! Blast off with bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular podcast Wow in the World,...