outer space

Ganymede, a renegade amongst the colonists living on the moons of Jupiter, travels back in time to bring Galileo Galilei from Renaissance Italy into the future to ensure influence of science over religion, but the experiences cause Galileo to struggle with the ignorance and superstitions of his time.

Describes the history of Skylab, America's first space station from planning stages to its launch in 1973, and reentry in 1979; and includes the in-flight diary of astronaut Alan Bean.

Profiles the men and women who are working in NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California to develop new technologies that will help scientists learn more about the solar system.

The author, director of the NASA/Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982 and a space scientist for thirty years, gives his firsthand account of the achievements and failures of America's space program.

Examines various aspects of astronomy, discussing the sun, planets, space exploration, the future of space travel, and other topics.

An introduction to the planets of our solar system and other features such as asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and moons.

Examines the general characteristics of the planets of the solar system, discussing where they are located and what they are made of, and includes specific information about Earth.

Danny always strikes out, but in a dream he plays baseball with the moon and stars and finds it an eminently satisfying experience.

Zip, Zat, Zing, and Ray have a fun race in space. Includes related phonics activities.