In this incredible, interactive adventure story, aspiring astronauts Anthony and Astrid and famous astronomer Professor Andromeda blast off into space on an intergalactic mission to find alien life.
In this this thrilling entry into The Scientists in the Field series, follow scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have crashed into the ground, and strive to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.
With stunning photos, detailed maps, and infographics, Amy Cherrix takes readers on a trip into the eye of the storm of hurricane danger zones as she chronicles a team of daring NASA scientists looking to discover the future of the hurricane forecast.
In 1961, President Kennedy issued a challenge: before the end of the decade, the United States would land a person on the moon and return him safely to Earth-a bold proclamation at the time given that only one US astronaut had ever been to space, for just 15 minutes.
In 1961, President Kennedy issued a challenge: before the end of the decade, the United States would land a person on the moon and return him safely to Earth-a bold proclamation at the time given that only one US astronaut had ever been to space, for just 15 minutes.
Tells the story of the Wright Brothers' invention of the airplane, climaxing in the triumphant first flight of the Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903.
Whether kids are just learning about outer space or have been dazzled by the mysteries of space for a long time, they will have fun making the simple crafts in this book.
This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets that make up our solar system; the Sun as the center of the solar system; and more.
This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the Moon's orbit around Earth, phases of the Moon and eclipses, the Moon's effect on tides, and more.
This book describes Neptune's most interesting features, its position in the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons, and how scientists have learned about it over time.
This book discusses Mercury's distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons, and how scientists have learned about Mercury over time.