Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more.

When a rainstorm prevents Nancy and her best friend, Robert, from getting to the planetarium the night of a class field trip, she has a brilliant idea for making things better.

From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe, and provides an easy-to-follow introduction to the night sky.

"An examination of the science behind the physical concepts of mass and matter, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of astronomy, identifies important astronomers, and summarizes what is known about the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.

"In 1916, Einstein became the first to predict the existence of gravitational waves: sounds without a material medium generated by the unfathomably energy-producing collision of black holes. Now, Janna Levin, herself an astrophysicist, recounts the story of the search, over the last fifty years, for these elusive waves--a quest that has culminated in the creation of the most expensive project ever funded by the National Science Foundation ($1 billion-plus)....

"An examination of the science behind the astronomical phenomena known as black holes, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research" "--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to Saturn, discussing the planet's location in the solar system, rings, atmosphere, and moons, and how people explore it. Includes critical thinking questions and simple activities.

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate how to use a telescope.

A simple guide to the location and recognition of stars and constellations presents the constellations in shapes that correspond sensibly to their names.