Jason T. Wright

A wise frog once asked "What's so amazing / that keeps us stargazing? / And what do we think we might see?"

For me, the answers to those questions were found in this book, which I checked out of my elementary school library over and over. In a fast-moving field where books are often out-of-date before their first printing, Our Universe had amazing longevity. Its popularity, aided by a friendly layout, compelling text, and beautiful illustrations, helped teach the world about the facts and mysteries of the universe.

Over the years it inspired many people, me included, to pursue a career in astronomy.