Space is big--very big! There are never-ending mysteries in its starry reaches, and we're still learning about them. In this detailed, fascinating book, young readers will learn more about freaky stories of space, including weird planets, strange stars, unexplained phenomena, and tales of the brave people who've traveled into this final frontier. Intriguing facts and historic photos will catch students' interest as they investigate these mysteries and learn more about the universe in which we live--and the others that may be out there. Provided by publisher.

What's out there? -- Alien contact? -- Our cool, close neighbor -- Here comes the sun! -- You wouldn't want to live here -- A giant space volcano -- On earth's largest neighbor -- Moon of fire and ice -- Rings in space -- The great planet hunter -- See you in 75 years -- A hidden sun? -- And so much more.