An exploration of sacred places and celestial shrines throughout the world, with discussion of their importance and meanings to the rulers of ancient peoples who sought to harness the power of the sky and thus sanctify their authority over their worlds.

Bob Berman is motivated by a straightforward philosophy: everyone can understand science-and it's fun, too. In Strange Universe, he pokes into the bizarre and astonishingly true scientific facts that determine the world around us. Geared to the nonscientist, Berman's original essays are filled with the trademark wit and cleverness that has earned him acclaim over many years for his columns in Astronomy and Discover magazines. He emphasizes curiosities...

Now in full color and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market. For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries. Updated with the latest, most accurate information, new online...

Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed....

Weintraub chronicles changes in the definition of "planet" from ancient Greece forward, discussing such topics as the discoveries of Uranus, Neptune, the Kuiper Belt, and extrasolar planets, and examines the question of Pluto's planet status.

"This book examines the solar system, including planets, black holes, meteorites, asteroids, the sun, other stars, and moons, as well as how those entities relate to each other"--Provided by publisher.

An astronomer's odyssey through the heavens, bonding the glorious, mysterious phenomena of the night sky to the workings of the human mind and psyche.

Contains an illustrated discussion of space phenomena such as supernovae, black holes, and dark energy, which scientists such as Dr. Alex Fillippenka and his High-Z Supernova Search Team believe is pushing the universe apart at an accerating rate. 'Includes glossary.

"Go on a high-interest, interactive exploration of black holes using cutting-edge AR technology"--

Shows the interconnectedness of life on Earth to space and why space matters to all of us.