New Releases by Richard Hantula

Provides tips on how to spot some of the wonders of the solar system and galaxy, with emphasis on viewing from the northern hemisphere; introduces different types of telescopes; and discusses astronomical mysteries and amazing facts.

Explores star groups, the Magellanic Clouds, the Milky Way, black holes, and different types of galaxies including elliptical, spiral, and cannibal.

Presents a history of the sun and the nine planets, and discusses satellites and asteroids.

Discusses ancient beliefs and theories about the universe, including the sun being the center and the Big Bang theory.

Explores the life and career of Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and many other innovations.

Intrduces the smallest known planet in the solar system as well as its moon.

This complete Spanish translation of the highly acclaimed Isaac Asimov''s 21st Century Library of the Universe is ideal for students still developing their English-language skills.

This complete Spanish translation of the highly acclaimed Isaac Asimov''s 21st Century Library of the Universe is ideal for students still developing their English-language skills.

Isaac Asimov''s 21st Century Library of the Universe draws upon the wit, enthusiasm, and enormous number of facts about space found in previous editions of Library of the Universe. Also included is substantially updated information to keep young astronomers in step with current details about the universe.

Examines the many facets and puzzles of our Moon, including its phases and eclipses, its early discoveries and modern exploration, and its possible origins and future prospects.

A description of the sun, the star of our solar system, which includes information on its origin, physical composition, and characteristics, as well as on studies made of the sun by instruments and satellites.

Describes the planet closest to the sun, examining its size and composition, its surface features, its orbit, and efforts to learn more about this planet.

A description of Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, which includes information on its numerous moons, space probes which have studied it, and the 1994 collision of comet remnants with the planet.

A description of Mars, the fourth planet from our sun, which includes information on the controversy over possible life on Mars, on the planet''s moons, and on space probes and spacecraft which have studied it.