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We think of space as being empty, but that isn't quite true. In addition to stars, planets, and moons, there are asteroids and comets. Asteroids are rocks that orbit the sun. Comets are chunks of ice and dust that form on the edges of the solar system. This book takes readers on a fun journey into space.
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Earth is the planet we know the most about because it's our home, but we're always learning more. Every day we find out something new about the animals that live in the oceans, the plants that grow in the forests, and what's inside Earth's crust. Readers will enjoy taking a closer look at some of the most fascinating things about the planet we call home, expanding their knowledge of common science curriculum topics. Through vivid photographs and clearly...
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Did you know Jupiter is so big that all the other planets could fit inside it? You wouldn't want to travel there, though! Jupiter's atmosphere is poisonous to humans. Readers learn these and other intriguing facts about our solar system's largest planet. Detailed diagrams and striking photographs support the informative text, which presents essential science curriculum topics in a fun way.
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Scientists have spent a lot of time exploring Mars, so it's one of the planets we know the most about. They believe it used to look a lot like Earth, with oceans and lakes on its surface. Today, it's cold and rocky. Through clear diagrams and vivid photographs, readers explore the surface of Mars. Fun facts that supplement this common science curriculum topic allow readers to feel like space explorers, learning exciting new things about the Red Planet....
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Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest one to the sun. It's so hot that people would burn up if they tried to visit! Luckily, scientists have figured out ways to study Mercury from Earth. Readers discover many of the amazing things scientists have learned about this planet. Clearly labeled diagrams and striking photographs illustrate the educational text, which enhances common science curriculum topics in way that is designed...
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Neptune and Uranus are sometimes called "sister planets" because they are so similar. However, Neptune has stronger winds and more storms than Uranus, and it's not quite as cold. Readers will enjoy learning about what makes Neptune unique in this captivating volume. Detailed diagrams and impressive photographs help students visualize the fun facts they're taking in with each turn of the page, making this familiar part of science curricula feel exciting....
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Pluto is too big to be an asteroid and too small, to be a planet, so scientists call it a dwarf planet. It's so far away from the sun that it gets no warmth at all, so it's covered in a thick layer of ice. Readers learn fun facts such as these as they explore the world of our solar system's dwarf planets. Informative diagrams, full-color photographs, and accessible text help readers discover more about Pluto and the other dwarf planets in our solar...
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Saturn is easily recognized by its large rings, which can be seen from Earth with a telescope. These rings look solid but are actually clouds of ice and dust. They orbit the planet the way Saturn orbits the sun. However, readers discover these rings are not the only interesting thing about this gas giant. Through informative text, that supports current science curriculum requirements, as well as stunning photographs and detailed diagrams, readers...
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Without our moon, Earth would be a very different place. Readers discover fun facts about our closest neighbor, including the way it controls the ocean tides and how long it took astronauts to get there. People have always been captivated by the idea of exploring the moon, and readers will enjoy exploring these interesting facts and stunning pictures, which support important science curriculum topics.
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The sun is the closest star to Earth. Not only does it give us warmth and light, its light becomes food for plants, helping them grow. Readers discover this and other fun facts about the center of our solar system through accessible text. What does the sun look like up close? Readers find out with the help of diagrams and full-color photographs in this engaging volume, which enhances current science curriculum requirements.
11) Exploring Uranus
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Grab your parka, and let's visit Uranus! This planet is the coldest one in our solar system; its atmosphere is made up of clouds of ice. Through accessible text, clearly labeled diagrams, and full-color photographs, readers discover what makes Uranus unique-from its sideways rotation to its characteristic blue color. Readers are sure to enjoy this fresh and fun take on a familiar science curriculum topic.
12) Exploring Venus
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Venus is the planet closest to us on Earth; in fact, it's so close that it can be seen in the sky without a telescope! It looks just like a very bright star. This rocky planet is covered in clouds, but they're not like the clouds in Earth's atmosphere. They're full of poisonous gases! What else makes Venus interesting? Readers will find out as they discover fascinating facts about Venus through text that supports common science curriculum topics....