Chronicles the building and lift-off of Columbia, the first space shuttle.

A simple introduction to the planet earth.

"This book looks at solar and lunar eclipses, providing background information about the sun, the moon and our planet. The book covers what an eclipse is, what eclipses can look like, how they happen, the effects on wildlife, what people thought of eclipses in the past, how they are studied today, and about eclipses on other planets. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing eclipses. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage...

Why can humans live on the planet Earth? The third planet from the sun has many unique features that set it apart from the other planets in our solar system.--

Introduces the stars, describing how they appear in the night sky, form constellations, and make up galaxies.

Introduces the sun, describing how it appears in the sky, why it is important for Earth, and what solar flares are.