Space Exploration
- January - Learn about the various spacecraft that carry astronauts and satellites into outer space.
- February - On February 20, 1962, John Glenn Jr. became the first American to orbit the Earth.
- March - As part of National Women's History Month, these books mark great achievements for women in the field of space exploration.
- April - For as infinite as outer space is, there are an infinite number of questions. Check out these various Space Reference Books to learn the facts and theories.
- May - There aren't just planets in our solar system. What else is out there? This month learn about comets, meteors, and asteroids and other objects in space.
- June - Are we alone in the universe? There are certainly a lot of great Science Fiction stories that speculate and create what could be out there.
- July - July 20, 1969 was the day man first walked on the moon. Find out more about the landing and about the celestial body itself.
- August - Since ancient times, people have looked to the stars and constellations of the night sky. Astronomy stories and scientific facts can be found in the books selected here.
- September - As the closest planet to us, Mars has long held our imagination. Was there life on Mars? What does the planet really look like?
- October - Have you ever wanted to build a rocket ship? In 1957, the Soviet Union sent the first human-made object into space-Sputnik 1.
- November - On November 13, 1971, Mariner 9 became the first successful spacecraft to orbit another planet-and this planet was Mars.
- December - Discover new information about the planets in our solar system.
Updated 09/25/09
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