Books published by publisher AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc.

50 Things to See with a Small Telescope explores the planets, stars, galaxies and nebulae visible right from your backyard! The book includes easy to follow star maps and eclipse charts updated through the year 2030. With the "Telescope View" feature, you will see how objects appear when viewed through a small telescope.This book will help you:Choose the telescope that's right for your budgetIdentify prominent stars and major constellationsSee bright nebulae and globular clustersExplore the Moon and planetsView comets and asteroidsTrack the Space Station and spot satellite flairsSo much more!

An exciting new Christmas mini-mystery for kids! A short, fast, page-turning mystery kids and adults will love! It's Millie and Jeremiah's first Christmas in their new desert home and it should be a fun one. But then six-year-old Caleb disappears while in their care. Searching for him on their dirt bikes, they come upon a lifeless body...They're in need of a Christmas miracle...but will they get one in time?

John A. Read covers everything needed to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes and images of the sky both as seen by the naked eye and detailed views from a telescope.Many fascinating cosmic objects can be easily spotted with the help of this book including beautiful Cassiopeia, regal Leo, the plentiful Kemble's Cascade, the explosive Crab Nebula, the rings of Saturn — even the moon!This easy to read, fully illustrated reference book will enrich every young person's experience of the skies above.

The moon is our nearest neighbor in space, it's easy to find, it's bright, and you don't have to go anywhere special to view it. Astronomer John A. Read has selected fifty of the best things to see — organized by the phases of the Moon. As each day passes, an additional slice of the Moon becomes visible. With each slice comes new craters, lunar seas, and jagged mountain ranges. This is the perfect book for a first-time stargazer who is curious about what is up there.

Destined to be a classic enjoyed by both the professional scholar and the lay person, this comparative religion book contains a startling perspective of the extraordinary history of the Egyptian religion and its profound influence upon the later "Christian faith. Christ in Egypt: The Horus-Jesus Connection" uses a massive amount of primary sources and the works of highly credentialed authorities in relevant fields to demonstrate that the popular gods Horus and Jesus possessed many characteristics and attributes in common.Drawing from thousands of ancient Egyptian texts in an assortment of translations along with the original language, as well as modern research in a number of other languages, controversial independent scholar of comparative religion and mythology D.M. Murdock puts together an astonishing amount of fascinating information that shows many of our most cherished religious beliefs and concepts did not appear suddenly out of the blue but have long histories in numerous cultures found around the globe, including and especially in the glorious Land of the Pharaohs.As stated, this book focuses on the correspondences between the Egyptian religion and Christianity, especially as concerns Horus and Jesus. The chapter titles are: * Introduction * Horus, Sun of God * Horus versus Set * Born on December 25th * The Virgin Isis-Mary * The Star in the East and Three Kings * Horus at the Ages of 12 and 30 * "Anup the Baptizer" * The Twelve Followers * Performing Miracles, Walking on Water, Healing the Sick and Raising the Dead * "The Truth, the Light and the Good Shepherd" * Was Horus "Crucified?" * Burial for Three Days, Resurrection and Ascension * The Alexandrian Roots of Christianity * Conclusion * Bibliography * Endnotes"Christ in Egypt" contains almost 600 pages (paperback edition), with nearly 2,400 citations drawing from over 900 books and articles, including primary sources and the works of highly credentialed individuals in a variety of fields. Images and hieroglyphs are not included in this electronic edition and may be found in the hard-copy, paperback edition.

Did you know that the first animals in space were fruit flies, or that a cat was launched on a rocket from Africa? Did you know about the five mice that orbited the Moon with Apollo 17? This book explores 50 animal voyages into space, with details about the science and technology involved. It provides a detailed historical account of space missions featuring snails, scorpions, newts, quails and more. Learn how biological systems develop in micro-gravity and how this knowledge helps researchers solve problems on Earth. Suitable for inquisitive readers from age seven and beyond!

The lights, the mysterious night sounds, the abandoned store . . . and the warning . . . Something is going on at the vacant store in town.Are Jeremiah and Millie willing to risk getting arrested . . . or worse . . . to find out what it is? Rumors of ghost lights and a death at the old store increase tension between the brother and sister. When Jeremiah refuses to return to the place they were threatened, Millie convinces her best friend to accompany her. But when Paisley comes to spend the night, the three of them never expected her visit to end like it did. If you’re a fan of the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, then you’ll love reading Ghost Lights of Dry Brook complete with plenty of off road adventure. Find out what danger awaits them in the desert . . . get your exciting page-turning copy today! The MotoMysteries SeriesBook 1 The Skeleton and the LanternBook 2 Ghost Lights of Dry BrookA Christmas Mini Mystery The Christmas MiracleI loved this book so much. It was full of suspense and action. It incorporated faith, dirt bikes, and mystery. Once I started reading it I didn't want to put it down. I am 13 years old and I highly recommend this book for my age group. I am so excited and can't wait for the next books to come out. - Reader of The Skeleton and the LanternAs a retired middle school English teacher, this book is a must have for a classroom library. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger encouraging the reader to continue the journey. Mystery and suspense, off road adventures and legend, make this a great read for even the reluctant reader. After reading this book, I went back and purchased copies for all of the kids in my family! - Reader of the Skeleton and the Lantern

Chased by a ghostly skeleton, searching for a lost gold mine and trying to keep their family together . . . This faith-based kids mystery book will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns and multiple challenges. "I love a story that moves fast and leaves you wanting more! The Skeleton and the Lantern had me from the start. It’s more than a MotoMystery—it’ll grab your heart." - Chris Fabry, Award-Winning Author and Radio Host“A really fun adventure mystery. This is well written and an easy read that will engross a young reader. It has great lessons for life that parents will appreciate too.” - Mike Shatynski, Rear Admiral USN (Retired), Honorary Board Member WarFighter MadeJeremiah and Millie are excited about their parent's plan to move to the desert where they'll be able to ride their dirt bikes every day. They're also in support of the bigger dream: to provide a home to kids who need help. As former foster kids, they know what it's like to need a family.But their outing to the desert to search for that property turns into a dangerous adventure when they're stalked by a ghostly skeleton. A high speed chase and an old man with tales of gold and a secret key add to the mystery. Determined to find out who or what is behind the apparition trying to stop their family dream, they find themselves in deep trouble when their snooping goes too far. If you’re a fan of The Hardy Boys or Red Rock Mysteries, then you’ll love reading The Skeleton and The Lantern complete with plenty of off road adventure. Find out what danger awaits them in the desert . . . get your exciting page-turning copy today!

The Moon, stars, and planets all have a story to tell. Journey through the autumn sky as we explore the Universe as revealed by telescopes, spacecraft, and rovers. Halloween Astronomy: Mysteries of the Autumn Sky is designed for young readers, with simple text and beautiful images. The book also includes "telescope view" images, to show what many of the objects look like through a small telescope.

The science fiction imagining of a former rocket scientist, Matter of Resistance pushes technology and human nature to the limits as it chronicles our Mars settlement's struggle for independence from Earth. Though it was written for young adults, it's received high praise and recommendations from top minds in science, aerospace, and defense.This version of the book, released in August of 2013, is the second edition.