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Blast off with the LEGO(R) minifigures through our solar system and beyond! See incredible stars and planets and find out the latest space facts--from water on Mars to Planet X. The LEGO minifigures put the fun into facts. You'll find great LEGO building ideas, too! LEGO(R)...

Discover places where a day is longer than a year, where hailstones are made of diamonds, and where a mountain looms twice the size of Everest.   These and more are all to be found in The Planets. The Sun's gravity holds in thrall eight planets...

-- Vividly illustrated guides get up-close and personal with animals from around the world, the vast reaches of space and the world's fastest trains-- Discover amazing facts about birds' nest building habits, learn what drives sharks into 'feeding frenzies', and more

INSIDERS -- a visually groundbreaking, state-of-the-art nonfiction series that outshines Eyewitness and Discoveries. This stunning new series offers an inside look into twelve riveting subjects, beginning with Dinosaurs, Egypt, Oceans, and Space. Expertly written, each book will...

What is a planet? What are planets made of? This volume addresses these questions and more in a fascinating look at the planets that make up our solar system. Readers will explore boiling-hot Mercury and freezing-cold Neptune, and everything in between, learning what makes each planet special. The...

People have been fascinated by the sky since ancient times. Perhaps that is why astronomy is thought to be the oldest science. Still, no one knows how big outer space really is. Modern technology has helped people learn more about the universe. Telescopes let people see outer space from their own...

Our galaxy, the Milky Way, and others are explored in this fascinating new title from the Exploring our Solar System series. Find out what star islands and galactic years are, marvel at the size of the Milky Way, and learn about the many different kinds of galaxies.

Thrilling new discoveries in science and technology are announced almost daily. Cutting-Edge Science and Technology keeps readers at the forefront of new research. Space Explorationcovers incredible work being done in our solar system, ranging from theNew HorizonsPluto mission to cutting-edge...

During the last forty years, human beings have broken free of the Earth and ventured out to other worlds orbiting the Sun. We have visited every planet except Pluto, discovered dozens of new moons in orbit around other planets, and put to rest myths and fantasies that have been accepted for...

We're familiar with our home galaxy, the Milky Way, but there are billions and billions of galaxies yet to be explored. Each one may contain billions, or even trillions of stars. This book explains in clear, informative text what galaxies are, how they are formed, and how we have explored them over...

A young scientist's guide to stellar galaxies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery.

"Presents an imaginary tour of the outer solar system's "gas giants" Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune and explores some of their major moons. Provides statistics, diagrams, and information about the planets' physical properties and conditions."

Blast off to the farthest reaches of the universe in a provocative overview of mankind's fascination with space.  From the first rocket launch of the 1950s, and the "space race" that ensued, to present-day wonders like the Hubble Space Telescope and the Mir space station, young space enthusiasts...

Featuring a wealth of incredible astronomical photographs, Space is perfect for anyone interested in astronomy, space imagery, and the history of space exploration. Space takes us on an imaginary journey that starts on a launch pad, goes toward the center of our Solar System to see the...

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Now reissued with a CD and wall chart, Eyewitness Space Exploration is a spectacular and informative guide to the...

Divided into six sections, this book begins by covering early beliefs and origins. Mercury, Venus and Pluto are then featured along with the mysterious Planet X, and planets beyond the solar system.