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Books in The Universe Rocks series

  • Mars

    Heinemann

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Is there life on Mars Why does Mars look red How long would it take to get to Mars Turn the pages of this book to learn about Earth's nearest neighbour. Find out how Mars got its name and why it has such terrible weather. Read about the space missions that have given scientists more information about the fourth planet from the Sun.
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  • Mars

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 17, 2007)
    Is there life on Mars? Why does Mars look red? How long would it take to get to Mars? Turn the pages of this book to learn about Earth's nearest neighbor. Find out how Mars got its name and why it has such terrible weather. Read about the space missions that have given scientists more information about the fourth planet from the Sun.
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  • Mercury

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (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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  • Jupiter

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Looks at the location of Jupiter in relation to the other planets, and discusses the planets moons, surface composition, and what makes Jupiter unique.
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  • Stars and Constellations

    Raman K. Prinja

    Paperback (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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  • Mars

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 2003)
    Looks at the position of Mars in the sky, the planet's red color, and what the planet is made of.
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  • The Universe, Jupiter

    Tim Goss

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Looks at the location of Jupiter in relation to the other planets, and discusses the planet's moons, surface composition, weather, and magnetic fields.
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  • Saturn

    Tim Goss

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Why does Saturn have rings How many moons does Saturn have How far away is Saturn No one has ever landed on Saturn, but you can take a journey of your own by reading this book. See the different colours of the planet's rings, feel the iciness of its outer layer, and explore its many moons.
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  • The Sun

    Raman Prinja

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 2003)
    Discusses the composition of the sun, how it effects the Earth, and how we are able to learn about the sun.
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  • Mercury

    Heinemann

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    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

    Heinemann

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Rare Book
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  • Venus

    Heinemann

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    How hot is it on Venus How is Venus like Earth Why is a Venus day longer than a Venus year You don't need a spaceship to take a closer look at Earth's nearest neighbour. Read this book to find out about the planet's volcanoes, craters, and swirling clouds. Learn about the space missions that gather information for scientists to pass on to us.
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