Describes the life and work of the scientist who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his views of the universe.

This colorful edition explores the constellations with young readers, guiding them to dozens of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Every page features a helpful "telescope view", showing exactly how objects appear through a small telescope or binoculars. While a member of the Mount Diablo Astronomical Society in California, John Read taught thousands of students how to use telescopes and explore the night sky. Now, he's sharing this knowledge with...

A chain of subglacial volcanoes erupt in Iceland. The melting ice floods the countryside. Poisonous gas descends on Scotland. A tsunami devastates the Norwegian coastline. An ash cloud rises into the atmosphere, blotting out the sun across Europe, ushering in a new Ice Age. Dozens of nuclear power plants, flooded by ocean water, experience meltdowns. Millions perish. Many more are displaced. All on the first day. On the second day, a series...

"A group of children learn about space through visits with Neil Armstrong, Edmond Halley, Nicolaus Copernicus, Annie Jump Cannon, and Edwin Hubble"--WorldCat.

Presents an introduction to space, including information about the astronomical bodies that make up the universe, noted astronomers, astronomical devices, and the history of space exploration, including explorers and space probes. Features include drawings, diagrams, photographs, and activities.