Alien Volcanoes

by Rosaly Lopes

Packed with spectacular color photography, this book shows how insights from terrestrial volcanology have informed our study of volcanism on Mercury, Venus, Mars, Io, Europa, Titan and other solar system worlds. HC. 170pp. 2008.

Antimatter

by Frank Close

Close reviews early theorizing about the nature of antimatter, shows how its existence and properties were first confirmed, and highlights ongoing attempts to explain its rarity and confine it in the laboratory. HC. 176pp. 2009.

Apollo

Featuring 80 iconic images from the Apollo lunar missions—including handpicked images and commentary from Apollo astronauts—this book explores the role of the astronaut as photographer and highlights each mission in turn. HC. 132pp. 2009.

Astronomical Calendar 2010

by Guy Ottewell

Featuring an oversized format, detailed charts, two-page spreads devoted to each month of the year, and more, this essential resource alerts you to a staggering array of astronomical events throughout the year. SC. 11" x 15". 84pp. 2009.

Astronomy

by Mark A. Garlick

Filled with spectacular color photographs, Astronomy uses images to explore the planets and moons of our solar system, the stars, the Universe as a whole, and the history of space exploration. SC. 304pp. 2008.

Astronomy, Seventh Edition

by Dinah Moche

This text is a remarkable tool for learning about the cosmos, with lessons on the Moon and planets, Sun, stars and stellar evolution, galaxies and more, along with an array of self-tests and other special features. SC. 384pp. 2009.