Takes the reader on an imaginary journey to a black hole.

"A simple explanation of how the rotation of the earth causes night and day."--

Describes the beginning of the Earth, from the formation of the planets out of a dust-and-gas cloud to the formation of continents on Earth.

Explains what shooting stars are, what they are made of, and what happens to them when they land on Earth.

Read and find out about one of nature's most mysterious forces-the earthquake. Some earthquakes are so small that you don't even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake! Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you.

"Explains how the water cycle leads to different types of weather patterns." --

Examines life aboard a space shuttle, describing how astronauts deal with weightlessness, how they eat and exercise, some of the work they do, and more.

Explains the construction and purpose of the International Space Station and the life of the astronauts on board.