"An introduction to Jupiter and asteroids for primary and intermediate grade students, with information about their features and exploration. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--.
A photographic introduction to Jupiter, discussing the history of discovery about the planet, describing its structure and physical features, reviewing Jupiter explorations, and looking at missions to the planet. Includes a list of quick facts and resources for further study.
Presents an illustrated discussion of the megaplanets Jupiter and Saturn, covering their various features such as spots, rings, shepherd moons, and high winds, and discusses how to observe the planets with basic equipment.
"Introduction to Jupiter, Ceres, and the Asteroids, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.
A description of Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, which includes information on its numerous moons, space probes which have studied it, and the 1994 collision of comet remnants with the planet.
Color photos and diagrams fill this overview of Jupiter, which describes its features, how it was formed, its climate, its rings and moons, and the history of Jupiter research. Also includes a glossary and further-reading list.
