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Books in Exploring the Universe series

  • Jupiter

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Looks at the location of Jupiter in relation to the other planets, and discusses the planets moons, surface composition, and what makes Jupiter unique.
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  • Stars and Constellations

    Raman K. Prinja

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    What are constellations? How far away are the stars? Do stars ever stop shining? Find the answers in Stars and Constellations. You will also learn about stars you can't see and will understand what happens when a star's light goes out. The night is not a time of darkness and quiet. It is bright and exciting. Find out all of the answers to questions you have about stars and constellations. Learn about stars you can't see and understand what happens when a star's light goes out!Discusses constellations and how they are used, and provides information on stars, including what they are made of, how far away they are, and what happens to them when they burn out.
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  • Mars

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 2003)
    Looks at the position of Mars in the sky, the planet's red color, and what the planet is made of.
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  • The Universe, Jupiter

    Tim Goss

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Looks at the location of Jupiter in relation to the other planets, and discusses the planet's moons, surface composition, weather, and magnetic fields.
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  • Haunted Houses

    Susan Bursell

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1994)
    Explores different theories about ghosts and haunted houses
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  • Moon

    Heinemann

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Unravel the mysteries of space with this comprehensive series covering planets of the Solar System, stars and more. Revised edition includes recent discoveries and space missions, including the most recent images of space. Fact files sum up the properties of the planets and stars discussed in each book.
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  • Saturn

    Tim Goss

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Why does Saturn have rings How many moons does Saturn have How far away is Saturn No one has ever landed on Saturn, but you can take a journey of your own by reading this book. See the different colours of the planet's rings, feel the iciness of its outer layer, and explore its many moons.
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  • The Sun

    Raman Prinja

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 2003)
    Discusses the composition of the sun, how it effects the Earth, and how we are able to learn about the sun.
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  • Mercury

    Heinemann

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Discusses Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, including why it is unique, the weather there, and the composition of the planet.
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  • The Inner Planets

    Neil Ardley

    Hardcover (Heinemann Young Books, Nov. 13, 1987)
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  • The Universe

    Fran Howard

    Library Binding (Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Discusses objects and events in outer space and looks at the ways humans explore and learn about them.
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  • Mercury

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann Library, July 15, 2007)
    Why is Mercury so cold? How long is a day on Mercury? Have people ever landed on Mercury? You don't need a spacesuit to study the second-smallest planet in the solar system. Read this book to find out why it takes 88 days to see a sunrise or sunset on Merc
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