KNYGA California Institute of Technology) Buratti Bonnie J. (Jet Propulsion Laboratory Worlds Fantastic, Worlds Familiar

Discover the wonders of the cosmos with Worlds Fantastic, Worlds Familiar by Bonnie J. Buratti, a senior planetary astronomer. This captivating book, published by Cambridge University Press in 2025, takes readers on a personal tour of NASA's latest Solar System discoveries. Spanning 265 pages, Buratti offers vivid descriptions of extraordinary landforms and processes that are as fascinating as they are different from those found on Earth. Written for non-specialist readers aged high school and up, this engaging account of modern space exploration invites you to explore the mysteries of our Solar System. Whether you are a budding astronomer or simply curious about the universe, Worlds Fantastic, Worlds Familiar is an essential read that promises to ignite your imagination and expand your understanding of the cosmos.