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Gravity

How it works and its effect on Earth, the Moon, and the Sun by Mark Hughes Related Links Encyclopedia: Earth The Moon Sir Isaac Newton   You are shrinking right now.…

DK Space: Moon

WHAT IS THE MOON MADE OF? HOW DOES THE MOON AFFECT EARTH? PhasesFIND OUT MOREIn space, the closest object to Earth is the Moon. It orbits Earth, and appears to change shape as it moves—the…

Transit of Venus: June 8, 2004

A Twice-in-a-Lifetime Event by Shmuel Ross This feature was written in the summer of 2004. Book a trip to Africa, and pray for clear skies. That’s one possible reaction to the upcoming transit…

DK Science: The Sun

WARNING!LOOPS IN THE ATMOSPHERESPOTS ON THE SUNNEUTRINOS FROM THE SUNSPACE WEATHERSOLAR ECLIPSEFIND OUT MOREDominating our corner of space is a star we call the Sun. It travels through space…

Teens' Favorite Funny Books

Teen readers across the country vote for the best from the American Library Association Thwonk by Joan Bauer Related Links Teen Read Week from the ALA…

Entertainment Bios — P

Al PacinoGeraldine PageJimmy Page Elaine Hiesey PagelsNam June Paik Alan J. PakulaJack Palance Robert PalmerChazz Palminteri Gwyneth PaltrowIrene PapasBonnie ParkerCharlie “Bird” ParkerMary-Louise…

DK Space: Space

WHERE DOES SPACE BEGIN? WHERE IS EARTH IN SPACE? HOW MUCH SPACE IS THERE? WHAT IS A LIGHT-YEAR? WHAT CAN WE SEE WHEN WE LOOK INTO SPACE? JOURNEY INTO SPACE FIND OUT MORE When you…