Many things come with instructions. Unfortunately, money isn't one of them. Most people learn how to use it-or lose it-by trial and error. Dollars & Sense is a basic operating instruction manual for money that will teach readers about the history of money, the way our American economy works, and how to make important decisions about personal finance. From skulls, sheep, and shells as barter in ancient civilizations to credit, interest, and collateral...

Photographs and text examine the Hubble Space Telescope, discussing how Hubble has helped scientists learn about the universe, and describing how scientists have used the telescope to discover new galaxies, verify the existence of dark energy, and related topics.