solar system

"This book discusses the planetary arrangements. It also discusses a few brief facts about the planes in the solar system" -- Amazon.

Explores the science behind seven mysteries of the universe, including information on the largest known galaxy and star, the Crab Nebula, the most Earthlike extrasolar planet, pulsars, the sculptor supercluster, and the Tarantula Nebula.

" Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the mysteries of space. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds."--Provided by publisher.

A tour of the solar system, explaining what it is, providing brief descriptions of the sun, planets, and moons, and discussing the discovery of other solar systems.

Presents a tour of the universe and solar system, dramatizing the possible origins of the universe, looking at the birth of stars and galaxies, examining each of the nine planets in Earth's solar system, as well as their moons and satellites, and discussing the differences between the inner and outer planets, the composition of comets, asteroids, and meteorites, and the effects of Earth's orbit.

Illustrations and simple text introduce children to the planets in the solar system as they compete in the "Favorite Planet Competition." Includes learning activities.

What are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind stars, planets, and their patterns.

Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts about asteroids while also developing word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

". . . introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star the Sun and the planets that orbit it"--Provided by publisher.

"Hold onto your hats With winds ten times stronger than Earth's most powerful hurricanes, Neptune reigns as the stormiest planet in the solar system. With . . . simple language, young readers will easily grasp early learning concepts"--Amazon.