We`ve all been waiting for this one! The second book in this highly popular series (following The Weather Book), The Astronomy Book soars through the Solar System with a wealth of knowledge on subjects such as supernovas, red shift, facts about planets, and much more. Enhanced with dozens of color photos and illustrations (including NASA shots), this book gives you a Christian-based look at the awesomeness of the heavens. You`ll learn: What long-ago astronomers thought about other worlds; Solar systems facts; How constellations relate to astrology; The history of space exploration; Black holes--do they exist?; The origin and age of the moon; Why Mars doesn`t support life; Asteroid legends and the extinction of the dinosaurs; Are there planets outside our solar system, and could they be home to intelligent life?; What are UFOs? and much more! Learning about the universe is huge fun! In the almost infinite expanse above us, we can examine planets, galaxies, and phenomena so beautiful and complex that we never outgrow a childlike wonder. Excellent! Hb., full-color throughout, 80 pgs. Ages 4th grade to adult.