For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? What exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered with this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and the "Make the Grade" fact boxes.
Postcards from the Planets
Jennifer Dussling. Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun . Jupiter is huge ! It is the largest planet in the solar system . It is much larger than Earth . Think of Jupiter and Earth like this : Jupiter would be the size of an orange ...
13顆行星: 太陽系的新秩序
Describes the characteristics of the second closest planet to the sun.
Planet
In this book, students will be taken off to space, to explore Mercury and Venus, stopping off at Earth and our Moon, and then on to Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and the dwarf planet Pluto!
Read all about the planets of the solar system, their history, what they're made of, their relation to Earth and the Sun, and how we have discovered more about them through visits from spacecraft.
The View from Space: Photographic Exploration of the Planets
Co-authors Morrison and Owen are leading researchers in planetary astronomy today, and this book reflects their expertise and excitement for the subject.