Robin Kerrod

After almost 20 years, 25,000 astronomical targets, 100,000 97-minute trips, and more than 700,000 images, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to return unparalleled panoramic views of deep space to Earth. Recently, Hubble revealed a gold mine of just-formed star systems, provided detailed views of a second red spot emerging on Jupiter, and confirmed that monster black holes do lurk at the center of galaxies. This book includes over 80 full-color...

Provides an introduction to astronomy, including information about the solar system, stars and constellations, and projects such as making a sundial.

Introduces the planet Mars, with information about its atmosphere, surface features, and exploration by NASA spacecraft.

An introduction to the planet Saturn, with information about its atmosphere, rings, and moons.

Discover science in action, from the principles that explain the natural world around us to the theories behind today's fast-moving technology.

Introduces the moon, its properties, formation, and exploration.

Describes the development of spacecraft, from the earliest rocket designs and satellite launches in the 1950s to the first landing on the Moon in 1969.

Explores the successes of the shuttle program, including the daring recovery and repair of satellites by space-walking astronauts, and examines the human and technological costs of its tragic failures, such as the losses the Challenger and Columbia.

Projects, activities, and experiments explore different aspects of fire and water.

Discusses the history of transportation, how it affects our everyday lives, and where it is going in the future.