Illinois Authors

Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co., Menlo Park, Calif. : ©1979.

F. Watts, New York : 1985.

Discusses a number of calendars since time began, which were developed by cultures as they discovered patterns in nature.

Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, New York : ©1981.

Discusses the basic principles of relativity and uses "thought experiments" to explain concepts such as the relationship between space and time, gravitation and acceleration, and the curvature of space.

Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, New York : ©1988.

Describes how nebulae or clouds of dust particles and gases in space form from the residue of dying stars and how some nebulae contain matter from which stars are born.

Clarion Books, New York : ©1995.

The constellation Orion and its separate nebulae are introduced, described, and pictured. A concise text, diagrams, and spectacular full-color photographs illustrate fascinating aspects of Orion, including the many discoveries scientists have made about the celestial bodies within the constellation and the historical myths it has inspired.

Blanchard & Lea, Philadelphia : 1859.

F. Watts, New York : 1987.

Discusses the achievements of outer space exploration in this century and examines future possibilities such as a permanent space station, colonies in space, and journeys outside the solar system.

Smithsonian Institution ; [Washington, D.C.] : ©2006.

Discusses the stars, their composition, and characteristics, with actual photographs.

Watts, New York : 1982.

Discusses the formation, composition, and placement of stars and groups of stars throughout the universe.

F. Watts, New York : 1982.

Discusses the geological features, movement, and recent exploration of Earth's closest neighbor.