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1	Cosmos more books like this by Carl Sagan Noted scientist Sagan takes a look at the totality of science, examining its origins and its future direction. COSMOS also features corresponding photographs to illustrate this comprehensive story about how we use science and how far we have come because of it. Based on the blockbuster television series hosted by the author. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	A Brief History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking Hawking reviews the great theories of the cosmos and all the puzzles, paradoxes, and contradictions still unresolved. He explains Galileo's and Newton's discoveries and takes the reader through Einstein's general theory of relativity and on to quantum mechanics. Finally, he explores the worldwide effort to combine the two into a single quantum ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.93! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory more books like this by Brian Greene In this accessible work, a physicist asserts that string theory--the theory that the universe is made up of vibrating loops--merges the previously incompatible theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity into a unified theory of the universe. A New York Times Notable Book for 1999. see all copies from $2.30! new only from $8.81! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality more books like this by Brian Greene Brian Greene, author of THE ELEGANT UNIVERSE, returns there, this time to examine the two components of reality--space and time--and he poses good and interesting questions, such as "Why is time directional?" and "Could our universe exist without space and time?" Greene adopts a more or less chronological approach in the 16 chapters, beginning ... see all copies from $4.46! new only from $4.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Stars: A New Way to See Them more books like this by H A Rey The creator of the beloved Curious George had a passion for astronomy, which is evident on every page of this classic book. Now thoroughly updated, it contains a clear, vivid text with charts and maps showing the positions of such recognizable stars as the North Star and Betelgeuse. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.14! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System more books like this by Joanna Cole The class is all set for a field trip to the planetarium, but when they arrive, they find it is closed. Any other teacher on any other bus would take the class back to school, but not Ms. Frizzle. Suddenly, the bus blasts off and the kids see the moon and solar system up close! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe more books like this by Terence Dickinson Often cited as the best introduction to stargazing the 4th edition of NightWatch is revised throughout and includes star charts, equipment suggestions, astrophotography, tables and references good until 2018, and is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. see all copies from $4.44! new only from $17.98! \| first editions \| SVS
8	A Briefer History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow Although hordes of people rushed to buy genius physicist Stephen Hawking's book, A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME, very few of them actually understood it. Seventeen years later, Hawking, this time aided by a co-author, takes a second, and hopefully easier-to-understand, crack at explaining to the layperson how the most recent theories in astronomy and ... see all copies from $6.21! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Worlds in Collision more books like this by Immanuel Velikovsky see all copies from $5.95! new only from $99.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Brief history of time : from the big bang to black holes more books like this by S. W. Hawking Hawking reviews the great theories of the cosmos and all the puzzles, paradoxes, and contradictions still unresolved. He explains Galileo's and Newton's discoveries and takes the reader through Einstein's general theory of relativity and on to quantum mechanics. Finally, he explores the worldwide effort to combine the two into a single quantum ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.25! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe more books like this by Eric J Chaisson Designed for those with little or no scientific background, Astronomy 2/e has been streamlined throughout with a more open, user-friendly design. In addition, a free electronic multimedia version of the book is included with each copy. Updated throughout for the most current and authoritative content and art available. New coverage includes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Horizons: Exploring the Universe more books like this by Michael A Seeds This text, which uses a stars-first organizational approach, is intended for the introductory course in astronomy for non-science majors. The level of detail in this text makes it most appropriate for a one-semester or two-quarter course, although it may also be used in a two-semester sequence. This newly revised and updated 8th edition of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Burnham's Celestial Handbook: An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System more books like this by Robert Burnham This is a thorough and exhaustive treatment to the stars beyond our solar system. The collection is broken into three volumes and are arranged alphabetically by constellation. Volume one contains Andromeda to Cetus, volume two contains Chamaeleon to Orion, and volume three contains Pavo to Vulpecula. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.90! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Astronomy Today more books like this by Eric Chaisson A thoughtful revision of the bestselling introductory text, with dramatic new illustrations and computer simulations. Featuring the familiar inside-out approach, this text is unique among intro texts for its focus on science literacy and comparatively greater weighting in stars/galaxies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.36! \| first editions
15 view cover	The Essential Cosmic Perspective more books like this by Jeffrey O Bennett KEY MESSAGE: The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Fourth Edition has been thoroughly revised to include more quantitative coverage, an enhanced illustration and photo program, and an unparalleled new media package. Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, the Fourth Edition retains all of the features that have made this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $50.97! \| SVS
16 view cover	Physical Universe more books like this by Konrad Bates Krauskopf This is an outstanding text with a long history that has been updated and given a fresh look, including worked examples pulled out of the text into numbered boxes. The text is now also accompanied by stronger media support with "CPS" eInstruction student response system questions, more extensive online quizzing, and PowerPoint lectures. Aimed at ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.81! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Cosmic Perspective more books like this by Jeffrey O Bennett In this accessible, student-friendly text, astronomy is treated as a fundamental human endeavor rather than an enterprise reserved for professionals. The authors engage readers' curiosity through cutting-edge material that focuses on the themes of human achievement, physics in the universe, continuity of matter, the dynamic systems that sustain ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.00! \| first editions
18 view cover	The Whole Shebang: A State of the Universe Report more books like this by Timothy Ferris From the author of the classic work "Coming of Age in the Milky Way" comes an expansive, nontechnical account of the exciting developments that are putting cosmology in the headlines--the discovery of planets orbiting stars other than our sun, new images that reveal how the universe looked when it was young, and a theory that may provide the key ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy more books like this by Thomas Arny Arny: Explorations-An Introduction to Astronomy, 4th edition, is built on the foundation of its well known writing style, accuracy, and emphasis on current information. This new edition continues to offer the most complete technology/new media support package available. That technology/new media package includes: 23 Interactives including 17 NEW ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe more books like this by Simon Singh This brief history of the beginning of the universe comes from the bestselling author of "Fermat's Enigma" and "The Code Book." Black-and-white photos and illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The First Three Minutes: A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe more books like this by Steven Weinberg Now featuring a major new epilogue that brings the story up to date, this classic work by a Nobel Prize-winning physicist is "science writing at its best" (New York Review of Books). Translated in 18 languages. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.36! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The moon seems to change more books like this by Franklyn M. Branley An introduction to the phases of the moon. Also included are instructions for an experiment that proves why the moon looks different at different times of the month. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Just Six Numbers: The Deep Forces That Shape the Universe more books like this by Sir Martin J Rees Popular cosmologist Martin Rees of Cambridge University traces the essential features of the physical cosmos to six numbers imprinted in the Big Bang, and argues that if a single one were untuned, there would be no stars and no life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.02! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide more books like this by Dinah L Moche Updated with new facts and photos, this edition displays more than 150 illustrations and tables to help readers get acquainted with the universe, including star and moon maps. The essentials of an introductory college-level astronomy course are included, such as black holes, redshifts, and galactic evolution. 113 photos. 6 maps. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.29!
25 view cover	Rare Earth: Why Complex Life is Uncommon in the Universe more books like this by Professor Peter D Ward, Donald Brownlee A distinguished paleontologist and a noted astronomer team up to provide a fascinating synthesis of what's now known about the rise of life on Earth and how it sheds light on possibilities for organic life forms elsewhere in the universe. Illustrations. see all copies from $5.23! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS

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