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Books in The Universe Rocks series

  • Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 2003)
    Presents information about the three outer planets of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, including when and how they were discovered, what is currently known about them, and relevant spacecraft expeditions.
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  • Mars

    Tim Goss

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
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  • Constellations

    Marcia Zappa

    Library Binding (Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Introduces constellations, discussing how they were first described in ancient times, how they move across the sky, the different constellations seen above and below the equator, and some of the gods and mythical animals they were named for.
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  • Uranus, Neptune, Pluto

    Tim Goss

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Presents information about the three outer planets of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, including when and how they were discovered, what is currently known about them, and relevant spacecraft expeditions.
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  • Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors

    Dr Raman K Prinja

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 17, 2007)
    Prinja, Raman K.
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  • Venus

    Tim Goss

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Book by Prinja, Raman K., Goss, Tim
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  • Mercury

    Tim Goss

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Discusses Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, including why it is unique, the weather there, and the composition of the planet.
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  • Earth

    Stuart Clark

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Looks at the planet Earth, including the composition, orbit, and how the earth formed.
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  • Stars and Constellations

    Raman K. Prinja

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    What are constellations? How far away are the stars? Do stars ever stop shining? Find the answers in Stars and Constellations. You will also learn about stars you can't see and will understand what happens when a star's light goes out. The night is not a time of darkness and quiet. It is bright and exciting. Find out all of the answers to questions you have about stars and constellations. Learn about stars you can't see and understand what happens when a star's light goes out!Discusses constellations and how they are used, and provides information on stars, including what they are made of, how far away they are, and what happens to them when they burn out.
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  • The Solar System: Exploring the Earth and Its Neighbors

    Miquel Perez, Miguel Perez, Maria Rius

    Paperback (Barrons Juveniles, Oct. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the Earth and the moon are part of the solar system that revolves around the sun, discusses the asteriod belt and each of the planets, and suggests related activities
  • THe Outer Planets

    Tim Goss, Geza Gyuk

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, Aug. 30, 2007)
    Answers basic questions about the outer planets, including "Which ones are the outer planets?", "Where in the sky are they located?", and "How were they discovered?"
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  • Moon

    Fran Howard

    Library Binding (Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Discusses the Moon, including its composition, physical features, phases, and human study and exploration of it.
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