Books in The Mysteries of Space series

Black holes seem like the stuff of science fiction. It's incredible to think there's a mass in the universe with such a strong pull of gravity that not even light can escape it. But it's not science fiction, and there isn't just one black hole out there. Diagrams and photographs help readers explore concepts that even scientists can't fully explain yet. This book will encourage future astrophysicists that more is going on in the night sky than meets the eye.

Every generation is filled with the wonder of what's out there beyond our planet, making space travel and exploration one of the most popular science topics of all time. But what happens to all that stuff we send up into outer space? Does it come back down to Earth or stay up there forever? This exciting, high-interest topic attracts even reluctant readers to read about STEAM topics. Fact boxes add extra information that's Out of this World! throughout the book. Each spread is complemented with vivid NASA photography.

Questions about the universe are as popular as they are daunting to answer. Let this book help satiate young readers curiosity about outer space and the universe by answering this important question. Each page is written with accessible, age-appropriate language and paired with visual aids, including tons of photography from NASA. Fact boxes with Out of this World! tidbits add interest throughout the work, while graphic organizers enhance engagement and comprehension. This book will be right at home in any library or classroom.

Early traditions speak of the arrival of "radiant beings from heaven," self-sacrificing guardians of the human race who have reincarnated as pivotal figures in the panorama of human history to assist in the work of evolution. Secret Places of the Lion shows how these "great ones" have helped mankind for thousands of years, hiding their secrets in tombs, caverns, temple ruins, and catacombs. Posing as wanderers, they would declare universal wisdom and truth at certain periods of history when people were prepared to receive it; then they would withdraw for a time to see what was done with the new-found knowledge. Thus, the rises and plateaus of our cultural history emerged. Classic in the UFO field.Many years after his death, the author still has a devoted following.

The image of Neil Armstrong stepping onto the moon in his spacesuit is a familiar one to most people. Few stop to think what an amazing invention the spacesuit is. Without it and similar ones of today, astronauts couldn't have accomplished the breathtaking feats they have. This book explores the many features of spacesuits, no ordinary uniforms. Photographs of astronauts performing spacewalks and other remarkable achievements show off the spacesuit in action.

The night sky seems so constant. In reality, stars are being born, burning, and dying all the time. There's just so many of them, and they're so far away that we barely notice without the help of sophisticated scientific tools such as the Hubble Space Telescope. In this book, budding astronomers will learn about the life cycle of a star. They'll read how stars differ and how our sun compares to some of these stars. Incredible, colorful photographs and thought-provoking text will ignite imaginations.