"Explores the tragic disaster of the Titanic, including the construction of the massive ship, the shipwreck on its maiden voyage, stories from survivors, and its legacy in history"--Provided by publisher.
Describes American space vehicles and their uses, including various space probes, the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo capsules, Skylab, the space shuttles, and the International Space Station.
Describes the composition of Venus from its core to its atmosphere and explains how Venus is incapable of supporting life even though it appears to be similar to Earth.
"Examines the Hubble Space Telescope, including its initial launch into space, the important repair missions, and the amazing images Hubble relays back to Earth and what astronomers can learn from them"--Provided by publisher.
Presents the personal and public life of the man who came from a family of wealth and privilege, entered politics, and was elected president at age forty-three.
Describes the physical properties of the Sun and its relation to the other bodies in space and shows the direct influence the Sun has on life on Earth.