Explore the volcanic landscape of Venus, the dunes of Mars, the fathomless depths of Jupiter, and other wonders of the Solar System. State-of-the-art imagery and high-definition maps reveal each planet and major moon in beautiful detail, from atmosphere to core. Based on the latest discoveries and data from NASA, The Planets takes you on an incredible journey through worlds that defy imagination. - Publishers description.
Exploring the Planets
A nonfiction favorite for more than twenty years, The Planets has been updated to include some of the latest discoveries in space exploration.
Presents an introduction to the Solar System and the physical features of the eight planets that revolve around the Sun, in a text that includes learning activities.
‘So staggering you go “whoa!” every few seconds’ Guardian ‘Really impressive’ Eamonn Holmes, ITV This Morning A companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series.
Answers questions about each of the planets and what it would be like to visit there.
This book also includes instructions for making your own solar system mobile, and on the new "Find Out More" page learn how to track the moon and visit the best plant web sites.
See the Solar System like never before The Planets is an awe-inspiring and informative journey through the Solar System, with all-new 3D globes and models built using the latest data...
“Might be just the book to bring out your inner astronomer . . . over 250 pages of breathtaking images from the past 50 years of NASA’s space exploration.” —Parade Preface by Bill Nye This magnificent volume offers a rich visual ...
My First Book of Planets for kids includes: Planetary profiles-With this book of planets for kids, your child will learn everything there is to know about the eight planets in our solar system, plus dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, ...
Atlas of the Planets