"An introduction to the Sun and the Moon, including what they are made of, their features, and how we know things about these far away bodies"--Provided by publisher.
An introduction to the two planets farthest from the Sun, Uranus and Neptune, including what they are made of, their distinctive rings and moons, how scientists discovered the planets, and a description of Pluto and other dwarf planets.
Discusses the physical characteristics of the Sun and the Moon and their roles in the solar system, and covers the importance of sunlight, how an eclipse occurs, and the various phases of and exploration of the Moon, and includes photographs.
Discusses the distinct physical characteristics of Mercury and Venus, their location in the solar system, and exploration of the planets using space probes, and includes photographs.
Discusses the distinct physical characteristics of Jupiter and Saturn, their location in the solar system, and exploration of the planets--and Saturn's largest moon, Titan--using space probes, and includes photographs.
An introduction to asteroids, comets, and meteors, including what they are made of, where they are, and how they interact with other bodies of the solar system.
