Isaac Asimov's library of the universe
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Books in this Series
Ancient astronomy
Briefly describes beliefs of astronomers from ancient times to 1609, when Galileo's discoveries through the telescope gave birth to modern astronomy.
A double planet?
Introduces this small, distant, and mysterious planet, surveying its discovery sixty years ago, peculiar orbit, and recently discovered satellite.
Pollution in space
Examines the causes, dangers, and efforts to clean up various forms of space debris.
Astronomy projects
Presents a variety of astronomy projects, including creative writing and drawing assignments, modelmaking, sky observation, and experiments.
Rockets, Probes, and Satellites
Examines the origins, functions, uses, and discoveries of rockets, space probes, and satellites.
How Was the Universe Born?
Discusses the origins and characteristics of our universe, focusing on the nature of stars.
Folklore and legends of the universe
Presents beliefs of ancient peoples about the universe.
Science fiction, science fact
Compares what writers over the centuries have written about an imaginary future with the reality revealed by time.
Astronomy today
Discusses how scientists and amateurs use instruments to study the universe and describes some astronomical discoveries.