Discusses the possibility of different forms of life than ours within our solar system, and in other solar systems, too

Describes the characteristics of the fourth planet from the sun, the only one whose surface can be seen in any detail from the earth

Describes the characteristics of the small planet closest to the sun whose day is twice as long as its year.

Presents some ancient mythological beliefs about the universe.

Describes the characteristics and movements of the planet Neptune and how we found out about it.

Explores the nature of the Milky Way and other galaxies, and explains what happens when galaxies explode or collide, galactic composition, and more

Introduces this small, distant, and mysterious planet, surveying its discovery sixty years ago, peculiar orbit, and recently discovered satellite.

Explores the different types of stars, black holes, and other celestial bodies, including the star-like objects that emit radio waves, known as quasars.

Examines the origins, functions, uses, and discoveries of rockets, space probes, and satellites.

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Examines the causes, dangers, and efforts to clean up various forms of space debris.

Gareth Stevens is proud to present a completely updated and revised edition of our highly acclaimed Iassc Asimov's New Library of the Universe. A re-worked text throughout relects the latest discoveries and theories, and the most up-to-the-minute new photographs bring these volumes into the 21st century while mintaining the authority and accessibilty of the original. Asimov's original work forms the basis for a fascinating mixture of science fact and theory combined with his higly readable prose style. The result is a series capable of answering, in an understandable and truly informative way, the multitude of questions children ask when they gae skyward. The 12 revised volumes already in print will soon be joined by 18 more, covering all aspects of the universe and its exploration.

Briefly discusses facts and fantasies about unidentified flying objects.

Describes the characteristics of the seventh planet from the sun as revealed in the information sent back by Voyager 2.

Describes the characteristics of the planet Venus and how we discovered them.

Examines past, present, and future attempts of world nations to explore outer space and build enduring and effective space exploration programs.