Scientific Views of the Universe

Planets by DK

Blast off into space and be an eyewitness to our solar system in DK Eyewitness Books: Planets. From Mercury to Neptune and beyond, get an up-close view of the the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, moons, stars, asteroids, and more. See amazing...

Space Tourists by David Jefferis

Want a vacation in space but don't have a million dollars to spare? With space tourism now a reality, this awesome book looks at the possibilities of more affordable flights for tourists to space in the not-too-distant future. Amazing artwork illustrates...

Our Place in Space by Robin Koontz

Explores Earth s role and place in universe; discusses origin theories for planets in our solar system; light waves, light years, measuring distances and sizes; components of the universe (stars, nebulae, and galaxies) and relation to Earth;...

Find the Constellations by H A Rey

Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky. Simple language and illustrations make learning astronomy both accessible and fun! H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy is...

The Universe, Black Holes, and the Big Bang by Clive Gifford

Travel back in time to the big bang, and learn about the formation of the universe. Explore the baffling world of black holes, and find out how scientists are searching for alien life. Discover the strangest sights of the universe, from quirky quasars...

Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors by Stuart Atkinson

Describes what it would be like to visit space and examine comets, asteroids, and meteors.

The Solar System, Meteors, and Comets by Clive Gifford

Explore our stunning solar system and learn about its eight planets from mini Mercury to giant Jupiter. Find out about marvelous moons and mighty meteorites, and be dazzled by curious comets and eccentric exoplanets.

Stars Galaxies and the Milky Way by Clive Gifford

Learn all about the sparkling world of stars from their beautiful births to their dramatic deaths. This fun book describes our very own star, the Sun, as well as best-friend binary star pairs and dense neutron stars. Gaze at gorgeous galaxies and marvel...