"Donald K. Yeomans, One of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people 2013" "Donald K. Yeomans, Winner of the 2013 Carl Sagan Medal, American Astronomical Society" Donald K. Yeomans is a Fellow and Senior Research Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and a recipient of NASA's highest award, the Distinguished Service Medal. An insider's look at the science of near-Earth comets and asteroids Of all the natural disasters that could befall...

Beyond the Horizon is a book that delves into the wonders of space science and invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery through the cosmos. From the origins of the universe to the latest discoveries in exoplanet research, this book takes readers on an immersive tour of the universe and its many mysteries.The book begins by introducing readers to the basics of space science, such as the laws of physics that govern our understanding of the...

"Winner of the 2014 Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize, History of Science Society" "Winner of the 2012 Eugene E. Emme Award for Astronautical Literature, American Astronautical Society" W. Patrick McCray is professor of history at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the author of Keep Watching the Skies!: The Story of Operation Moonwatch and the Dawn of the Space Age (Princeton) and Giant Telescopes: Astronomical Ambition and...

This book is based on, an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Claudia de Rham, Professor of Theoretical Physics at Imperial College London. After inspiring insights about Claudia de Rham's upbringing in Madagascar and her academic journey, this wide-ranging conversation explores her research in cosmology, the public perception and communication of science to the general-public, gender issues and stereotypes in physics, recommendations...

Dive into Stellar Mastery: Uncover the Universe's Secrets with Revolutionary Mathematical Insights. Are you captivated by the vastness of our universe? Intrigued by the patterns and phenomena that govern our skies? Brace yourself for a groundbreaking expedition that delves deep into the heart of celestial dynamics. This work is more than just a book-it's an invitation to explore a world where traditional norms are challenged, and innovative perspectives...

This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Scott Tremaine, Professor Emeritus of Astrophysics at the Institute for Advanced Study and an internationally renowned expert in both galactic-scale and planetary-scale astronomy. Topics that are part of this extensive conversation include the process of scientific discovery, in particular related to comets, Pluto, planetary rings, shepherding satellites, exoplanets, chaos...

"One of BBC Science Focus Magazine's Best Books of 2020" Lyman Page is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Physics at Princeton University. He is the coeditor of Finding the Big Bang. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey. The cutting-edge science that is taking the measure of the universe The Little Book of Cosmology provides a breathtaking look at our universe on the grandest scales imaginable. Written by one of the world's...

"Winner of the 2013 Eugene E. Emme Award for Astronautical Literature, American Astronautical Society" Chris Impey is University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Arizona. His books include The Living Cosmos, How It Ends, and How It Began. Holly Henry is professor of English at California State University, San Bernardino. She is the author of Virginia Woolf and the Discourse of Science: The Aesthetics of Astronomy....

Andrew P. Ingersoll, the Earle C. Anthony Professor of Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology, is an expert on the weather and climate of Earth and the other planets. This concise, sophisticated introduction to planetary climates explains the global physical and chemical processes that determine climate on any planet or major planetary satellite--from Mercury to Neptune and even large moons such as Saturn's Titan. Although the...

Theme: Hi-lo, nonfiction, drones Whether large or small, unmanned drones are used in some interesting ways by both the military and private sector, from spying to firefighting to protecting endangered animals. Engage your most struggling readers in grades 4-7 with Red Rhino Nonfiction! This new series features high-interest topics in every content area. Visually appealing full-color photographs and illustrations, fun facts, and short chapters keep...