An illustrated introduction to the universe and how it works, and includes sixty hands-on activities to reinforce the scientific principles and theories.

Describes the history of outer space exploration, including rocketry, space flight to the moon and probes to other planets in the solar system.

A first "person" account of the first spider to spin a web in space, and why the 1973 experiment, suggested by a high school student, was important. Includes a fact sheet.

Readers will delight in exploring the history and science behind Earth's spherical shape.

This title explores the relationship between Earth and the Sun.

"The My Guide to the Planets series introduces early readers to the planets in our solar system. Each book is told from the planet's perspective, providing a unique and fun approach to science learning. In this book, meet Jupiter and learn how many moons he has. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography"--...

In Earth, early readers learn about the planet Earth and its role in our solar system.

In Neptune, early readers learn about the planet Neptune and its role in our solar system.

In Mercury, early readers learn about the planet Mercury and its role in our solar system.

In Saturn, early readers learn about the planet Saturn and its role in our solar system.