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Neil deGrasse Tyson's number-one New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young listeners. From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces.

Gravity is the force on Earth that keeps things from floating into space. If we drop a dish, it will fall to the ground. If we jump into the air, we will come back down.

Did you know there are 88 constellations in the night sky? Which one looks like a hunter? Find out more in Constellations.

Mars is famous for its coloring, but the fourth planet from the sun has more than that going for it. Discover more interesting facts and secrets about the famous "red planet."

If I were an astronaut, I would zoom into outer space! I would help fix the International Space Station. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be an astronaut.

As humans continue to make amazing discoveries in outer space, we also face a unique challenge—living in an environment that we're not meant to live in. Find out how long-term exposure to outer space affects the human body and what scientists are doing to combat it.

Let the mission begin with this far-out series. This volume includes Mars Rovers, Robonauts, Rockets, and Space Shuttles.

Over the last 400 years, telescope technology has come a long way. From dying stars to burping black holes, take a look at the most exciting discoveries in deep space.

Learn about space and physics! Space: Songs teach about weightlessness, satellites, space exploration and more! Physics: Songs teach about physicists, electricity, sound, light, forces and more!

Did you know that the first space traveler was a dog named Laika? The Russians sent Laika into space in 1957. It wasn’t until April 12, 1961 that a human being traveled in space. Kids will learn interesting facts about famous astronauts.

There are many amazing sights to be seen in the sky. In the daytime there may be unusual cloud formations, rainbows, and moonbows. At night you might see a comet, meteorites, or the Aurora Borealis. The Science Behind Wonders in the Sky looks at some of these phenomena, explaining how and why they occur.

If you are fascinated with space, you might want to consider being an astronaut. An astronaut needs to study hard in school, be in good health, and work well with others.

Learn all about Earth's satellite in this book about the moon.

From Earth, the spot on Jupiter looks like a small, red freckle. In fact, the spot is a huge storm as wide as two Earths! Explore the Great Red Spot and more in this book about Jupiter.

Not only is Venus the hottest planet in the solar system, it's also one of the brightest, most enchanting objects in the sky. Explore Earth's closest neighbor in this book about Venus.

Tensions continue to rise between the Soviet Union and the United States as they engage in a Cold War. One of these battles was the space race. Learn how both countries began engineering and scientific effort to be the first to travel into space and back to Earth and the technology necessary to operate in it. See how scientists fight for peace as they begin their efforts to explore the unknown.

Satellites may exist out in space, but they let us study Earth from the outside looking in. From climate change to natural disasters and more, find out how scientists are using satellites to tackle some of our world's most challenging problems.

Space isn't just the final frontier—it's big business! From exploration to space vacations, learn how private businesses are transforming the future of space travel and exploration.

Do you think it’s possible for people to live in space someday? Kids will learn about Skylab, a 118-feet-long laboratory that was launched into space on May 14, 1973.

Let the mission begin with this far-out series. This volume includes Earth Satellites, The Hubble Space Telescope, The International Space Station, and Lunar Probes.