Gregory Vogt

Meteorologists predict storms, launch drones into hurricanes, and even study the weather on other planets. Meteorology in the Real World examines the history of this branch of science, what meteorologists do today, and what's next for the field. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned...

This lively and informative book offers beginning readers a simple introduction to the Milky Way.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to build reusable rockets. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Have you ever seen a shooting star? What you really saw was a meteor! A meteor is actually a chunk of metallic or stony matter – called a meteoroid – that enters the earth's atmosphere from outer space. A comet, on the other hand, is a lump of ice and dust that periodically comes into the center of the solar system from somewhere in its outer reaches. Learn more about meteors and comets in this lively and informative book!

Earth's outer atmosphere is the transition zone between the planet and outer space. This sphere begins at the upper levels of the atmosphere and stretches out thousands of miles from Earth. While it appears empty, this sphere actually contains small amounts of gas, but the atoms of gas are so widely spaced that no life can exist. As the place where Earth first interacts with the Sun's energy, the outer atmosphere is crisscrossed by radiation and intense...

Presents simple facts about the Sun, the eight planets and their moons, along with additional information about other parts of the solar system.

Describes the planet Jupiter and its surface features, atmosphere, rotation and orbit, moons, and more.

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, rings, moons, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Saturn.

Presents information on the different types of celestial matter known as asteroids, comets, and meteors and on what scientists learned from the impact of a comet on the surface of Jupiter.

Explains how space shuttles work and how astronauts live and work in them.