Aeronautics category: 1620 books

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.

These three volumes entitled Advances in Hypersonics contain the Proceedings of the Second and Third Joint US/Europe Short Course in Hypersonics which took place in Colorado Springs and Aachen. The Second Course was organized at the US Air Force Academy, USA in January 1989 and the Third Course at...

Why does the moon look like cheese? Is is true that there's a man in the moon? Open this educational book to find out the answer. This is a collection of moon facts that your child will enjoy reading and learning. Information is presented with the use of more pictures than text to encourage interaction and easy of absorption. Grab a copy now!

Astronomy should never be a difficult subject to teach and learn. With the right learning material, your child will soon fall in love with the subject. Build your child’s knowledge with one heavenly body at a time. For now, here’s a book discussing the moon. Get a copy in print, hardcover or digital format today.

Titan was the first moon of Saturn to be discovered. It took another six years to find the next moon. Since then, 53 definite moons have been found around Saturn. Another nine moons are considered provisional. More study is needed to confirm that they are proper orbiting moons.Titan is covered in...

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers. From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos...

A nonfiction favorite for more than twenty years, The Planets has been updated to include some of the latest discoveries in space exploration. From the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, Gail Gibbons takes children on a tour of our planetary neighbors—which are...

There’s plenty to see when you look up at the sky. There are millions of celestial bodies visible through the naked eye. Wouldn't it be nice to hear your little one identifying them one by one? The purpose of this picture book is to educate your child about the objects seen in the sky, day and night. Checkout with a copy today.

In July of 2015 a robotic spacecraft reached Pluto after a nine-and-half-year journey. New Horizons is the first spacecraft mission to Pluto and revealed its five moons as never before seen. Images from the mission show a reddish surface covered in ice-water mountains, moving glaciers, and hints of...

Let your inner astronaut explore outer space with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this book about space you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with out-of-this-world facts: Did you know that Mars...

Just how big is Earth compared to our solar system, the Milky Way, or even the universe? Although Earth is home to many different species and it seems huge to us, it is very small in comparison to our solar system and the universe. Discover what scientists have uncovered so far about Earth, our solar...

Learn about the night sky in Stars and Galaxies, a Level 2 nonfiction reader featuring photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues. Explore the stars and constellations of the Milky Way and beyond in Stars and Galaxies. From dwarfs to supergiants, learn about the glowing balls...

From rovers to shuttles and probes, Spaceships and Rockets covers everything there is to know about spacecraft. Spaceships and Rockets takes an up-close look at the history of rockets and space travel, and technology development for space travel planned for the future. Find out how a rocket...

Explore outer space from our solar system to the edges to the universe! Extreme: Outer Space pairs the most bizarre and mind-blowing facts about our planets with breathtaking images!