Books in Exploring the Universe series

Looks at the planet Earth, including the composition, orbit, and how the earth formed.

Serves as a resource for the Earth and Beyond QCA unit at Key Stage 2. Concentrating on Jupiter, this book includes 'Fact Files' which sum up the main properties, covering external, surface and internal features.

Why does the Moon seem to change shape? What is the surface of the Moon like? Could you ever live on the Moon? Find the answers in this book! People used to think there were seas on the Moon. Find out what they were looking at. Learn about the volcanoes that used to erupt on the Moon.

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.

Goss, Tim

Explores the many contradictory theories about what caused the dinosaurs to become extinct

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.

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.

Prinja, Raman K.

Book by Prinja, Raman K., Goss, Tim

Discusses Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, including why it is unique, the weather there, and the composition of the planet.

Branley, Franklyn Mansfield