The author traces the Big Bang through the rise of civilization, documenting his work with a host of the world's most advanced scientists and mathematicians to explain why things are the way they are.

Five thousand years later after a catastropic event rendered the Earth a ticking time bomb, the progeny of a handful of outer space explorers--seven distinct races now three billion strong--embark on yet another audacious journey: to return to Earth.

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. 'From that hour we had no further occasion for the exercise of reason, or judgment, or skill, or contrivance. We were henceforth to be hurled along, the playthings of the fierce elements of the deep.' In Verne's science-fiction classic, Professor Lidenbrock chances upon an ancient manuscript and pledges to solve the mysterious coded message that lies within it. Eventually...

Presents ten myths, traditional tales, and real-life stories speaking to the heart and mind of everyone who is concerned about our fragile planet.

An imaginative young "space explorer" describes the many fascinating features of his home on the planet Earth.

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs taken from space accompany information about the geography, people, environment, and other facets of various areas of the world.