Books in New Solar System series

The Sun, Mercury, and Venus, Revised Edition provides up-to-date information on the Sun and the innermost planets, revolutionizing our understanding of the nature of planet formation and planetary systems. Updated with new information about Mercury and planet-building processes taken from research on the Messenger mission, this new, full-color resource describes the beginning of our solar system from its birth in a cloud of dust and gas to the evolution of the Sun, Mercury, and Venus and their present states.

Young astronomers can explore the mysteries of our closest neighbor and constant companion, the moon, in this engaging book. Lunar eclipses, man's travel to the moon, an introduction to gravity, and the moon's phases are explained. Fun activities at the back of the book reinforce the information and allows kids to test what they've learned. Also includes a guide for parents that expands on some of the terminology and concepts.

Out among the planets and moons of our solar system, much smaller chunks of rock and ice orbit the sun. We call them comets and asteroids. Most asteroids orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter. Comets come hurtling in from the deepest reaches of the solar system. Students will be absolutely engrossed by this books presentation of our galaxys most active, far traveling, and smallest inhabitants.