Julesburg Public Library

A comprehensive reference guide to the cosmos.

"Space Exploration covers incredible work being done in our solar system, ranging from the New Horizons Pluto mission to cutting-edge studies on comets, engine technology, and humanity's future journeys to Mars. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life."--

A comprehensive guide to astronomy and space travel, arranged by such topics as "Observing the Universe," "Exploring Space," "Planets & Moons," "Stars & Beyond," and "Practical Stargazing."

"Inspired by science headlines, this book explores new discoveries, technological achievements, and exciting new research on planets."--

Introduces space including planets, galaxies, the universe, stars, meteors and comets, and space exploration.

"From learning the history of space exploration and rockets to what life is like up there, this top choice among space books for kids 6-9 will inspire you to reach for the stars. Discover what it takes to become an astronaut in this informative selection in space books for kids 6-9. Included are sections about training, how space affects the human body, and the type of work they conduct. Learn about different types of crewed spacecraft, and find out...

A first "person" account of the first spider to spin a web in space, and why the 1973 experiment, suggested by a high school student, was important. Includes a fact sheet.

Explore the exciting history of space exploration from telescopes, NASA and space shuttles, to the International Space Station and AstroRad! Readers will learn about the amazing scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped the course of space exploration.

Illustrated text in question and answer format answers such questions about space as "Can I see my house from space?", "Could we become Martians?", "Where can you find snowballs with tails?", and "Where do baby stars come from?"