Ben Bova, author of Earth, continues his exploration of the future of a human-settled Solar System with the science fiction action adventure Uranus, the first of his Outer Planets trilogy.
Discusses the seventh planet, how it was named, and the information astronomers have gathered about it.
"In this book, readers are introduced to the planet Uranus"--
A basic introduction to the planet Uranus, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
Learn about the seventh planet from the sun with simple, easy-to-read text alongside striking images and diagrams that will assist young readers in learning.
Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!
Contemporary investigation of Uranus culminated in the Voyager 2 encounter in 1986. The results of that achievement, as well of concurrent research on the planet, are reviewed by 84 international authorities in this massive volume.
Discusses the discovery, rotation, unique tilt, rings, moons, and other aspects of the seventh planet from the sun.
Discusses the position, physical characteristics, and exploration of the planet Uranus.
A brief look at the planet Uranus.
Uranus, the ice giant, has an axis tilted nearly sideways. This peculiarity, and the possibility it may actually rain diamonds, will make it a fascinating subject for young astronomers. A handy and attractive reference on a distant planet.
Uranus is an ice giant that spins completely on its side! Scientists have studied it since its discovery in 1781, but Uranus remains one of the solar system’s most mysterious planets.
Introduces the planet Uranus, discussing its atmosphere, orbit, moons, and rings, and describes how information is obtained about it.
Introduces the third largest known planet in the solar system.
Did you know that all planets spin? Uranus is the only planet that spins on its side. Find out more in Uranus, a Planets book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content.
Learn all about the distant planet Uranus and its many moons and rings.
Discusses the surface features, atmosphere, orbit, moons, rings, and exploration of the planet Uranus.
Briefly describes the discovery, composition, planetary motion, moons, and efforts to study the planet Uranus.
Introduces Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, describing its orbit, below-freezing temperatures, and physical composition.
This newly updated (2012) photo essay examines the planet that "lies on its side" in space, from its watery atmosphere to its strange magnetic "tail." "Photographs show amazing detail." —The Horn Book.