I particularly enjoy seeing science prove what the bible says all along.  Using modern technology, the sky of Jesus' birth was recreated, and the Christmas star was discovered.  This was the conjoined planets the wise men saw to guide them to the manger in Bethlehem.  It was the brightest heavenly body which could have been seen with the naked eye.  It's like either was so rare or never was seen before or since, I forget.  In any case here is the site where an e-book can be purchased chronicling the search for the Christmas star and it's final discovery.  A children's book can also be purchased with coloring sheets which can be printed.  The site's address is:
http://www.davidreneke.com/products-page/ebooks/was-the-xmas-star-real