This book gives you practical advice on observing the night sky, presenting information on the moon, the stars, star patterns, meteors, and the inner and outer planets. Descriptions of Web sites are included.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anathem, Reamde, and Cryptonomicon comes an exciting and thought-provoking science fiction epic—a grand story of annihilation and survival spanning five thousand years.

What would happen if the world were ending?

A catastrophic event renders the earth a ticking time bomb. In a feverish race against the inevitable, nations around the globe band together to devise an ambitious plan

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From the first astronaut in space to the Apollo moon landings, this book is packed with exciting facts about the astronauts who explored space, including Yuri Gagarin s first journey into space and Neil Armstrong s moon landing.

Focuses on our exploration of space by citing notable facts discovered while visiting and investigating the moon and planets.

Her name is Binti, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer will mean giving up her place in her family to travel between the stars among strangers who do not share her ways or respect her customs. Knowledge comes at a cost, one that Binti is willing to pay, but her journey will not be easy. The world she seeks to enter...

Illustrations and text describe how humans have tried to learn more about space and some of the equipment and vehicles used to do this.

Readers find out how our solar system came into existence, and study the history and future of space exploration.

Presents a series of thirty second lessons on space topics, ranging from rocket science and galaxies to the planets and stars.

This book explores the universe, rockets, constellations, and more through fun activities and projects.