Galactic Encounters

A series of six books by Steven Caldwell (real name: Stewart Cowley). The titles are: 1. Aliens in Space: An Illustrated Guide to the Inhabited Galaxy (1979) - A guide to the inhabited galaxy. 2. Star Quest: An Incredible Voyage Into the Unknown (1979) - The account of the first epic voyage beyond the Perimeter. 3. Fantastic Planet: A World of Magic and Mystery (1980) - A description of the most mysterious world yet discovered. 4. Worlds at War: An Illustrated Study of Interplanetary Conflict (1980) - The many aspects of warfare in space. 5. Dangerous Frontiers: The Fight for Survival on Distant Worlds (1980, UK), published in the USA as Settlers in Space: The Fight for Survival on Distant Worlds (1980, USA) - Colonization and the struggle for survival on distant worlds. 6. Space Patrol: The Official Guide to the Galactic Security Force (1980) - A profile of law enforcement in the federation.