One of a series that unravels the mysteries of space for young readers. Each volume presents a particular aspect of the universe and an overview of its main features attributes or components as currently understood by astronomers; with web sites and addresses of institutions for further research.
Describes how people have wondered about the phenomena they see in the night sky, discusses what we know about stars, constellations, supernovas, galaxies, the Big Bang, and other topics, and suggests related activities
Explains the differences between comets, asteroids, and meteors, describes the various kinds of small objects that may be found in the solar system, and provides information on the search for these phenomena.