Gregory L. Vogt's Books

Introduces comets and meteors, describing what they are, how they move through the solar system, and how they are studied.

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, moons, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Saturn.

In this lively and informative book, beginning readers will be introduced to the physical characteristics of stars - as well as the major stars in our solar system.

Explains how space shuttles work and how astronauts live and work in them.

Discusses the discovery, physical characteristics, and exploration of the planet closest to the Sun.

Presents an introduction to the Milky Way galaxy, describing the different types of bodies found there, the movements found within it, and the position of the solar system in the galaxy.

Learn basic facts about the planet Uranus and its place in the solar system.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to build reusable rockets. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

In this updated release, readers learn about the amazing advancements in reusable rocket technology, from the very first launches and landings to the various companies that create and use rockets today, as well as the future missions that scientists and engineers are currently working on.

Explores how stars form and create energy, including descriptions of black holes, constellations, and the movement of stars.

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, moons, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Saturn.

Written by a former Senior Writer at Microsoft, this book shows the reader how to do everything from simple macro creation to powerful application development. Readers will be able to speed up the development process and avoid "reinventing the wheel" for common processes.

Describes the formation, exploration, and parts of a comet, including how people have perceived comets throughout history.

Explains different types of space robots and their uses.

Describes different types of rockets and how they work, including delta rockets, the Saturn V, and the space shuttle.

Describes space stations and explains how astronauts live and work in them. Provides examples of Skylab and Mir, and explains the plans for the International Space Station.

Describes how space shuttles work including the power provided for lift-off, and how astronauts live and work in space shuttles.

Describes the attributes of the biosphere, the animal and plant life that live in the biosphere, and how fragile and dynamic it is.

Provides beginning readers a simple introduction to the Milky Way.

Astronauts, cosmonauts, and a very limited number of people have experienced eating space food due to the unique processing and packaging required for space travel. This book allows anyone with a normal kitchen to prepare space food. Since some of the processing such as freeze dehydration, and packaging cannot be accomplished in the normal kitchen, many of the recipes will not produce the food that would be launched in space, but will prepare food similar to what the astronauts would eat after they had added the water to the food in space. Many of the space foods are prepared to the point of ready to eat, and then frozen and freeze dried. Food preparation in this book stops at the point of ready to eat before the freezing and dehydrating takes place. Recipes in this book are extracted from the NASA food specifications and modified for preparation in a normal kitchen. The book will contain the following chapters: Introduction, Appetizers, Beverages, Bread and Tortillas, Cookies, Sandwiches, Desserts, Main Dishes, Soups and Salads, Vegetables, and Future Space Foods. Interesting tidbits of space food history will be spread throughout the book. Examples like; did NASA invent Tang?, who was the first person to eat in space?, the Gemini sandwich fiasco, why there is no alcohol in U.S. space food systems, astronauts favorite food, etc.

Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and the third largest in the solar system. Along with Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, it is classified as a gas giant - the large planets made mostly of gas and ice. The book describes Uranus's place in the solar system, its rings and moons, its orbit, and the discoveries and space missions that have helped scientists understand the planet.

Investigates various common sayings about spaces and explains which are true, which are false, and which scientists are still studying.

Explores how stars form and create energy, including descriptions of black holes, constellations, and the movement of stars.

Earth’s outer atmosphere is the transition zone between the planet and outer space. This sphere begins at the upper levels of the atmosphere and stretches out thousands of miles from Earth. While it appears empty, this sphere actually contains small amounts of gas, but the atoms of gas are so widely spaced that no life can exist. As the place where Earth first interacts with the Sun’s energy, the outer atmosphere is crisscrossed by radiation and intense magnetic fields. You might think only astronauts are concerned about the outer atmosphere, but it plays an important role in protecting and sustaining life on Earth.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to send spacecraft to Mars. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Describes what meteors and micrometeors are, and describes the different types of meteorites, including lunar and martian meteorites, and how meteorites form craters.

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, rings, moons, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Saturn.

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Sun.

Each of these strikingly illustrated books is a fantastic journey through the solar system. Expert science writer Gregory L. Vogt provides the most current information available from NASA about surface features, weather, atmosphere, moons, rings, and other unusual features. In each book, color photographs and illustrations highlight the text.

Examines the failed missions, accidents, and destroyed vehicles of various world space programs, including the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia in 2003.

Describes how the Earth was formed, explains how scientists study the Earth's interior, and discusses how the makeup and movement of the mantle and core affect the surface.

Discusses the position, physical characteristics, and exploration of the planet Uranus.

Describes the training and preparation for spacewalking, the hazards faced by astronauts, as well as the construction of spacesuits.

Discusses the six Apollo missions that landed on the moon, describing the work performed there, what it is like to walk on the moon, and the collection of moon rocks.

Presents information on the geology, atmosphere, seasons, and orbit of planet Earth.

Examines the hydrosphere -- which contains all of the Earth's surface water in all of its forms -- and its impact on the environment.

Describes the attributes of the Earth's lithosphere (crust), and how it interacts with the other spheres to create a life-supporting surface.

Containing beautiful and exiting images that will spark the imagination, this is essentially a picture book providing a visual tour of Mars. All the major regions and topographical features are shown and supplemented with chapter introductions and extended captions. In a way, think of the book as a visual tourist guide. Other topics covered include Martian uplands, Giant volcanoes, the Grand Canyon of Mars, and much more. At the end of the book is an exciting gallery of the best 3D images of Mars making the book a perfect tool for understanding Mars and its place in the solar system.

Book's by Gregory L. Vogt

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