Offers readers a captivating look into UFOs and questions whether aliens exist, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index. --

Offers readers a captivating look into asteroids, meteorites, and comets, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index. --

Offers readers a captivating look into space missions, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

"Offers readers a captivating look into our solar system, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index."--Publisher description.

Today, it's possible to see deep into the universe. In order to achieve this, scientists had to work hard understanding complicated ideas about how things work in space. Readers of this book get to practice being scientists while taking part in 12 investigations that will not only teach then why a planet's spin and orbit matter but also how scientists think about questions they want to answer. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each investigation,...

Can you take a shower in space? Why is a space suit important to wear outside of spacecraft? These questions and many more likely occur to kids when they hear about people traveling to space. This book is ready with answers-as well as 12 investigations to ready readers for surviving in space! Key science concepts are included in the main text while step-by-step instructions guide readers through each investigation. A dynamic design and age-appropriate...

"Introductory text and full-color images explore the physical characteristics of the Hubble Telescope in space. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Introductory text and full-color images explore the function and history of space shuttles in space. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.