An introduction to space explorers that provides information on the equipment they use, the information they gather, and the future of space exploration and profiles influential space explorers.
Illustrations, maps, photographs, and text offer an overview of the history space exploration, profiling influential people, developments, and discoveries.
An introduction to space missions that details past, present, and future missions, describes the technology that was developed for these programs, and includes a timeline that traces the history of space exploration.
Explains how spacecraft go into orbit, describes the inner workings of fifteen spacecraft, including the V-2 rocket, space shuttle, and the International Space Station, and features cutaway illustrations and a glossary.
An exploration of astronautics and the exploration of outer space that discusses orbits, satellites, the International Space Station, stars, asteroids, Mars probes, telescopes, lunar landing, and more.
Jack and Annie, characters from the Magic Tree House series, present information about the universe, covering the solar system and planets, and briefly describe the history of space travel and of the science of astronomy.