Exploring the Milky Way

Look up into the night sky. Depending on where you are, you might see a faint hint of the Milky Way, our galaxy. This title explores all about our home galaxy, including the black holes, planets, and billions of stars it contains. Readers will learn the Milky Way's shape and age as well as the billions of other galaxies in the night's sky. Full-color photographs, helpful sidebars, and diagrams make the text approachable for even the most reluctant reader.