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The New York Times Book of Physics and Astronomy: More Than 100 Years of Covering the Expanding Universe by Cornelia Dean Publisher Comments From the discovery of distant galaxies and black holes to the tiny interstices of the atom, here is the very best on physics and astronomy from the New York Times! The newspaper of record has always prided itself on its award-winning science coverage... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Hardcover
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The Handy Astronomy Answer Book (Handy Answer Books) by Charles Liu Publisher Comments From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various... (read more) Your price: $21.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Cosmic Tourist: Visit the 100 Most Awe-Inspiring Destinations in the Universe! by Brian May Publisher Comments Take your seats for an out-of-this-word tour through the Cosmos! Brian May, Patrick Moore, and Chris Lintott—authors of Bang!—fly us from Earth to the farthest-out galaxies. Along the way, we stop and gaze at 100 amazing sights, from... (read more) Your price: $39.95 New - Hardcover
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Dreams of Other Worlds: The Amazing Story of Unmanned Space Exploration by Chris Impey Publisher Comments "When the history of the last fifty years can be viewed in a more balanced perspective, some of its most inspirational highlights will surely be the major space projects--often international in scope--that have voyaged to distant planets, extended our... (read more) Your price: $35.00 New - Hardcover
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Parallax: The Race to Measure the Cosmos (Dover Books on Astronomy) by Alan W. Hirshfeld Publisher Comments This lively and entertaining history of the long struggle to measure the distance to the stars will appeal to general readers as well as to amateur and professional astronomers. Readers will encounter fascinating historical characters, from ancient... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Angry Birds Star Wars: The Science Behind the Saga by Amy Briggs Publisher Comments US... (read more) Your price: $22.95 New - Hardcover
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My Brief History by Stephen Hawking Publisher Comments Stephen Hawking was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge for thirty years. He is the author of several books, including the worldwide publishing phenomenon A Brief History of Time, A Briefer History of Time (written with... (read more) Your price: $22.00 New - Hardcover
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Visual Lunar and Planetary Astronomy by Paul G. Abel Publisher Comments With the advent of CCDs and webcams, the focus of amateur astronomy has to some extent shifted from science to art. The object of many amateur astronomers is now to produce "stunning images" that, although beautiful, are not intended to have scientific... (read more) Your price: $36.25 New - Trade Paper
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Astronomy Today (8TH 14 Edition) by Chaisson Publisher Comments With Astronomy Today, Eighth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy, delivering current and thorough science with insightful pedagogy. The text emphasizes critical thinking and visualization,... (read more) List Price $176.50 Your price: $118.00 Used - Hardcover
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My Brief History by Stephen W. Hawking Publisher Comments Stephen Hawking was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge for thirty years. He is the author of several books, including the worldwide publishing phenomenon A Brief History of Time, A Briefer History of Time (written with... (read more) Your price: $15.00 New - Compact Disc
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Gravity's Engines: How Bubble-Blowing Black Holes Rule Galaxies, Stars, and Life in the Cosmos by Caleb Scharf Publisher Comments One of The Barnes and Noble Review Editors Picks: Best Nonfiction of 2012 Selected by The Christian Science Monitor as one of “21 smart nonfiction titles we think you'll enjoy this summer” Selected by The New Scientist as one of 10... (read more) Your price: $16.00 New - Trade Paper
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The Smart Guide to the Solar System (Smart Guide To...) by Philip Seldon Publisher Comments For thousands of years mankind had the sun revolving around the Earth. Then came Kepler, Copernicus and Galileo and the Earth and the planets revolved around the sun and the solar system was born. This book explains everything that the layman needs to... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Planetary Climates (Princeton Primers in Climate) by Andrew P Ingersoll Publisher Comments "In forty years of teaching similar material to undergraduates, I have not seen a better book. The subject is the science that underlies climate. Each chapter focuses in depth on one or two important concepts. Mathematics is avoided when not needed. But... (read more) List Price $27.95 Your price: $23.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Wonders of the Solar System by Brian Cox Publisher Comments Taking readers on a breathtaking visual and scientific adventure, renowned physicist Brian Cox reveals the Solar System as you have never seen it before: from Saturn's moons, where giant ice fountains spout into space and oceans are made of liquid... (read more) List Price $29.99 Your price: $21.00 Used - Hardcover
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Mercury (Our Solar System) by Susan Ring Your price: $27.13 New - Hardcover
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Mercury (Our Solar System) by Susan Ring Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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Exploring #7: Exploring the World of Astronomy by John Hudson Tiner Your price: $14.99 New - Trade Paper
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Saturn (Our Solar System) by Susan Ring Your price: $27.13 New - Hardcover
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Mars (Our Solar System) by Michelle Lomberg Your price: $27.13 New - Hardcover
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Neptune (Our Solar System) by Susan Ring Your price: $27.13 New - Hardcover
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