An illustrated exploration of questions on space exploration and the complicated science behind it, such as the discovery of the speed of light and the formation process of planets. Provides twelve activities, called investigations, into key space exploration science concepts. Includes a glossary.

Simple text, photographs, and illustrations introduce learning readers to the sky and things they can see in it, including stars, the Moon, the sun, and the planet Mars. Text is intended to introduce learning readers to words with "oi," "ear," and "air" sounds in them.

Follows two children in a spaceship as they travel outside the solar system looking for just the right exoplanet to have a picnic. Includes a star map.

Explores what kinds of space flight and exploration adventures might be possible in the near future, things which are already being worked on and planned--including exploring Mars with robot assistants, driving rovers from from bases on the moon, and being a space tourist in microgravity situations. Includes a glossary and further resources.

"Three, two, one . . . sleepover! Stink can't wait for Webster to arrive and sleep over for the very first time . . . When Webster shows up in his outer-space pj's, it doesn't take long for a theme to emerge. Stink's race-car bed doubles as a spaceship and an old keyboard is a control panel as the explorers suit up, buckle in, and blast off . . . Va-room! Playful illustrations and astronaut lingo capture their imaginary adventure from takeoff to...

An explanation of how the stellar parallax method can be used to calculate distances to stars, including the limitations of this method.

While part of a small space exploration crew on an abandoned planet, a psychologist confronts a gruesome murder and twisted secrets as she races to prevent history from repeating itself in the form of space-borne madness.

"Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission. Her goal? Place a satellite into orbit to take pictures of the beautiful unknown. With a few words of encouragement from Ground Control, Rocket sparks ignition and blasts off to discover all the beauty of outer space. But when it's time for reentry, she wonders if she can do it alone. With Ground Control's parting words in mind, Rocket trusts that she knows exactly what to do. She returns home at hypersonic...

An illustrated collection of questions and answers about space--including what might have existed before the Universe, whether or not humans will ever land on Mars, and the distance between our sun and the nearest star.

Universal Century 0079. When the Principality of Zeon learns of a new Gundam being built, the veteran spec-ops Cyclops Team is dispatched to the civilian colony of Libot to investigate. Their newest member, Bernard "Bernie" Wiseman, gets shot down in action and meets young Alfred "Al" Izuruha, who dreams of mobile suits and space battles. Al thinks of Bernie as a friend, and even goes to great lengths to track him down while on his mission. He doesn't...