My First Book of the Cosmos introduces children to what is an incredibly complex subject in a fun and entertaining way, using highly attractive and absorbing illustrations to explain the basic principals and concepts of this complex and fascinating subject.

Starting with the Big Bang itself, we explore the secret lives of galaxies and stars, and examine the thousand new planets now discovered beyond the Solar System - checking out their viability for alien life. We chronicle the incredible instruments and machines that are discovering the hidden secrets of the Universe, from 'telescopes' deep under the Antarctic ice to robotic explorers on distant worlds. We investigate the astounding technology used by human astronauts as they push out beyond the Moon to Mars - and on towards the stars.

Starting with the Big Bang itself, we explore the secret lives of galaxies and stars, and examine the thousand new planets now discovered beyond the Solar System-- checking out their viability for alien life. We chronicle the incredible instruments and machines that are discovering the hidden secrets of the Universe, from 'telescopes' deep under the Antarctic ice to robotic explorers on distant worlds. We investigate the astounding technology used by human astronauts as they push out beyond the Moon to Mars-- and on towards the stars.

Examines our solar system and galaxy and other parts of the universe and describes our attempts to study and explore space.

"This edition, signed by the author, is limited to three hundred and fifty numbered copies"--Prelimimary p. [1] LC has signed, unnumbered copy, deposited for copyright.

Explores human nature and presents insights on the self and its fears, sexuality, boredom, depression, and other aspects.

A tour of the strange and wonderful universes that modern physics posits might--just might--be out there.