Voyages Through Time: Escape from Earth

In the detailed account of man's efforts to reach the stars, Voyages Through Time: Escape from Earth by British biographer and novelist Peter Ackroyd, a companion to The Beginning, Ackroyd examines the triumphs and tragedies of mankind's explorations of space. Side topics include the effects of zero gravity, space-related scientific advancements and humanity's future in the galaxy. With brilliant photos and illustrations, the book will capture young imaginations, just as the heavens themselves have for generations. (Feb.)