Books with author Gregory Vogt

This book discusses Mercury’s distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons, and how scientists have learned about Mercury over time.

Discusses the Salyut, Skylab and Mir space stations, as well as plans for a new international station and the development of colonies in space

Vogt, Gregory

Using clear, simple language, Early Bird Astronomy titles provide newly fluent readers with thorough explanations of the planets and other objects in our solar system, as well as an introduction to space exploration and basic astronomy concepts.

Describes experiments high school students have suggested for the space shuttle and explains how to design and propose experiments

Presents information about the largest planet in our solar system and its moons

Presents information on the different types of celestial matter known as asteroids, comets, and meteors and on what scientists learned from the impact of a comet on the surface of Jupiter

Describes the objects that reside in the Milky Way galaxy, including stars, nebulas, clusters, and black holes, and explains what astronomers have discovered about other galaxies.

Describes different types of rockets and how they work, including delta rockets, the Saturn V, and the space shuttle.

Describes different types of robots that are used in space including a remote manipulator system which is a robot that is used on the space shuttle, the AERCam Sprint robot, the Viking I, and the Sojourner robot used on Mars.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to send spacecraft to Mars. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Enhanced with full-color photos, this book provides a review of the tragedies and near-disasters that have taken place from the early days of the space explorations through today, including an examination of the events of Apollo 13, incidents on space station Mir, and the recent loss of the Columbia shuttle in February, 2003.