The differences and similarities between the deep ocean and outer space.

Liam Digby is so unusually tall that people think he should act like an adult, which leads him to compete against adults for a chance to go into space.

Presents an illustrated version of the lyrics to the Stan Rogers song that describes the search for the Northwest Passage.

Provides facts about the moon, looks at the history of lunar exploration, and examines its place in the human experience.

"Presents the life of an astronaut from take off to surviving, adapting, and working in space stations. Discusses space travels throughout history, including the first landing on the Moon, and looks at future space exploration plans"--Publisher.

Molly, Emmett, and Molly's mother compete in a high-profile race to become the first people to reach the South Pole, where Emmett's father, explorer and ship captain Wendell Lee, disappeared years ago.

"…impressive…fast-paced…The high calibre of writing, together with the thoroughly researched historical detail, make The Alchemist's Dream a compelling read." Quill & Quire In the fall of 1669, the Nonsuch returns to London with a load of furs from Hudson Bay. It brings something else, too-the lost journal from Henry Hudson's tragic search for a passage to Cathay in 1611. In the hands of a greedy sailor, the journal is merely an object to sell....

Prepare for blast-off! The Complete Guide to Space Exploration is your intergalactic ticket to the greatest journeys ever undertaken by humankind: the exploration of the universe. From the first telescope to the prospect of space tourism in the future, learn all about the history, achievements, practicalities, technology and future of space trave

Describes the vehicles used for space exploration, including the space shuttle, a space suit, and remote control rovers.

Looking up is a celebration of telescopes - their shapes, sizes, and the science they enable. Open your eyes to the wonder of the skies! All over the world, people have built fantastic structures for looking up into the sky. These telescopes are not just scientific instruments -- they are monuments to curiosity and collaboration. In this book readers are introduced to the amazing spectrum of light, and the diverse shapes and methods used to study...