Books in Universe series

Answers basic questions about the outer planets, including "Which ones are the outer planets?", "Where in the sky are they located?", and "How were they discovered?"

Discusses the Moon, including its composition, physical features, phases, and human study and exploration of it.

An introduction to the planet Earth, discussing its place in the solar system, movement in space, interior, surface features, atmosphere, weather, inhabitants, and moon.

Presents information on the location of Venus in relation to other planets and discusses the conditions, composition, and surface of Venus.

Discusses comets, asteroids, and meteors, inlcuding what they are made of, where they come from, and why they need to be studied.

Describes the appearance, activities, and life cycle of the Earth's source of light and heat.

Book by Goldstein, Margaret J.

Introduces space stations, including details on their purpose, how they are maintained, and the kind of work astronauts do while in a space station.

Examines Mars's place within the solar system, what it looks like, what its atmosphere is like, the history of human exploration of Mars, and speculates about the possibility of human colonization.

What is the weather like on Jupiter? Have people ever landed on Jupiter? How many moons does Jupiter have? You don't have to travel through space to visit the King of Planets. In this book you'll find out how this planet makes its own heat, learn about its many moons, experience the planet's weather, and more.

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Presents information about the moon, including information on it's orbit, composition, and missions to the moon.