"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about galaxies. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Defines space science, discusses how mankind has studied space throughout history, and then explores how what we've learned has been used to improve space travel and our knowledge of the universe.

Introduces space by explaining such terms as the universe, solar system, planets, meteors, space stations, and satellites.

"From its history to its future, learn all about Jupiter, what it looks like, and how scientists study this huge planet."--