It was trip day again in ms. Frizzle's class. Everyone was excited. We were going to the planetarium to see a sky show about the Solar System. What is the Solar System?..

"Send kids on an out-of-this-world seek-and-find adventure. Planets, moons, shooting stars, and countless other celestial objects make finding the hidden items in the full-color photo puzzles a blast. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list."--

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Cassini-Huygens space probe, and its mission to explore the gas giant Saturn. Important details include the probe's construction, its launch, the landing of the Huygens probe on Saturn's moon Titan, and Cassini's continuing mission to unlock the secrets of Saturn's rings and other unique features. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme...

"Humans have only just begun to explore the vastness of space. In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about what it takes to venture into this uncharted territory. Descriptive text with an emphasis on STEM teaches readers about the obstacles explorers face in space. Special features highlight the preparation for space travel, introduce a famous explorer, and more" --

"Since the discovery of Mars, people have wondered if there could be life there. This book has the latest news about the exploration of Mars and the scientific breakthroughs that will finally let us answer this question."--

"Readers decide if they would sail with Christopher Columbus, and then find out what really happened"--Provided by publisher.

Provides facts about the moon, looks at the history of lunar exploration, and examines its place in the human experience.

"Engaging images accompany information about Mars rovers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

Offers an introduction to the exploration of space, looking at the ways that scientists learn more about it through observation from Earth, from space, and through manned space exploration and study.

In 1961, humanity's insatiable curiosity pushed our species to boldly go where we had never gone before: outer space. Breathtaking photographs, illustrations, and 3-D visuals allow readers to explore the wonders of our galaxy, while fact boxes highlight fascinating details that inspire wonder and encourage curiosity. Readers will learn about the planets of our solar system, comets and asteroids, the space race, and other essential science and history...