Burlington Public Library

This book is about science in its broadest human context, how science and civilization grew up together. It is the story of our long journey of discovery and the forces and individuals who helped to shape modern science, including Democritus, Hypatia, Kepler, Newton, Huygens, Champollion, Lowell and Humason. The book also explores spacecraft missions of discovery of the nearby planets, the research in the Library of ancient Alexandria, the human...

Looks at the history of astronomy, identitifes important astronomers, and summarizes what is known about the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.

A dictionary of terms, concepts, people, and places related to the solar system, astronomy, and the exploration of space.

"Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the universe. Children will [see] how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This ... guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured by powerful space telescopes....

Eating too much pie causes Llama to rip his dancing pants, opening a black hole and threatening the entire universe.

Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to the planets, stars, and moons in our universe.

A beginner's comprehensive guide to the stars, presenting the constellations in shapes that correspond sensibly to their names. Includes forty charts of the skies through the seasons.

Jack and Annie present information about the universe, including our solar system, and briefly describe the history of space travel and of the science of astronomy.

Go outside at night to explore the mysteries of the sky and learn about astronomy.