Starman Jones: A Relativity Birthday Present

The 1st book in the captivating, edu- cational, beautifully illustrated 11-vol Starman Jones Series designed to give young readers an intuitive grasp of esoteric science. It teaches youngsters about the amazing effects of Relativity. Starman Jones and Spacepup wish to take Baby Billy on their adventurous trips from star to star in their starship, Willywinder. But Billy is too young, so Starman Jones and Spacepup under- take a trip to the star Alpha Centauri, traveling so fast that time slows down for them on Willywinder, while time progresses normally back on Earth for Baby Billy. They return to Earth on Billy's ninth birthday, having hardly aged at all. Billy has caught up with them, and can now accompany them on future star trips. It is the best birthday present Billy has ever had: a relativity birthday present. Dr. Frank Drake, Director of the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe, and of the SETI Institute, wrote the introductions for parents and kids.