Jack and Annie present information about the universe, including our solar system, and briefly describe the history of space travel and of the science of astronomy.

For generations, the solar system -- Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt -- was humanity's great frontier. Until now. The alien artifact working through its program under the clouds of Venus has appeared in Uranus's orbit, where it has built a massive gate that leads to a starless dark. Jim Holden and the crew of the Rocinante are part of a vast flotilla of scientific and military ships going out to examine the artifact. But behind the scenes, a complex...

Shares the inside story of the dangerous Apollo 8 mission, focusing on the lives of astronaut heroes Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders, while illuminating the political factors that prompted the decision to risk lives to save the Apollo program and define the space race.

"Blast off to the strangest places the universe has to offer with 300 unbelievable facts about all things space! Packed with amazing photos and quirky illustrations, the latest 'Weird But True!' is truly out of this world! Did you know that some planets--like Saturn and Jupiter--have diamond rain? Or that black holes can 'burp'? How about the fact that the newest toilet on the International Space Station cost NASA a cool $23 million? Weird But True!...

From cube-shaped astronaut foods to the famous moon walk, there are so many incredible things for kids to learn about the Apollo 11 mission. This engaging guide introduces kids to the legacy of Apollo 11 through short, fun Q&As. They'll see how awesome learning can be as they read about spaceships, astronauts, space suits, and more.

Claire Kovalik is days away from being unemployed-- made obsolete--when her beacon repair crew picks up a strange distress signal. With nothing to lose and no desire to return to Earth, Claire and her team decide to investigate. What they find at the other end of the signal is a shock: the Aurora, a famous luxury space-liner that vanished on its maiden tour of the solar system more than twenty years ago. A salvage claim like this could set Claire...

Explores how the human body behaves in zero gravity, answering questions about how astronauts go to the bathroom, why they grow taller, and why burping is risky in space.

Reveals how a space station works, the astronauts who risk their lives to get there, and the people back on Earth who make it possible.

"Ever wondered what space is really like? In his 25 years of training for, flying in, consulting on, and writing and speaking about space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that question and many others. What do you feel on liftoff? What is weightlessness? Where do you sleep in space? Can you see the Great Wall of China? Jones answers every question you have ever had about space in Ask the Astronaut. His characteristic blend of wit, personal...