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Books on Astronomy and Space Exploration

If reading is your thing, then discover great books which deal with astronomy and astronomers as well as space exploration from the early days into the future.

Books on African-Americans in Astronomy and Space

African-Americans have played a major role in the history of the United States of America and have much to be proud of. Here, we discover some of the best books dealing with a few of the achievements of African-Americans in the fields of astronomy and space.

Top Astronomy and Space Books for Kids

Kids need a good foundation in any endeavor, including learning about astronomy and space. Here, we present the top astronomy and space books for kids for 2005.

Top Books About and By Galileo Galilei

From genius to heretic and back again. The son of a famous musician and music theorist, Galileo was born near Pisa, Italy. He was educated by monks at Vallombrosa, then entered the university of Pisa in 1581 to study medicine. There, he found his interests changing to philosophy and mathematics and he ended his university career in 1585 without a degree.

Top 5 Nonfiction Space Books

These Space Exploration page turners make for great reading for anyone interested in Space Exploration, The National Aeronautics and Space administration (NASA), and the history of the Space Age. Discover what it's like to be an astronaut.

Top 5 Nonfiction Asteroid and Comet Impact Books

NASA says the odds of a strike by an asteroid or comet is about one in 250,000. What if they're wrong? Discover some great reading on the subject.

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