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  • The Sky

    Nuria Roca, Carol Isern, Rocio Bonilla

    Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Young astronomers can explore the mysteries of our skies in this engaging book. The planets and stars in our solar system; how the earth and planets travel around the sun; why we have day, night, and different seasons; and several other topics 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.
    B

  • Uranus

    Thomas K. Adamson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Did you know that the giant planet Uranus spins on its side? Or that the planet has 27 moons and many faint rings? Look inside to learn more about this cold, distant planet and its place in the solar system.
    M

  • Black Holes

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the characteristics, formation, and study of black holes in our solar system.
    S

  • Earth

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Describes the orbit, surface and internal composition, exploration, and future study of earth.
    S

  • The Sun

    Ralph Winrich

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Discusses the orbit, physical characteristics, and exploration of the Sun.
    M

  • Pluto: The Dwarf Planet

    Greg Roza

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Describes Pluto, which was officially designated a dwarf planet in 2006.
    O

  • Earth

    Adele D. Richardson

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, and surface features of Earth, and explains the conditions that make life possible on the planet.
    M

  • Earth and Its Moon

    Michael Anderson

    Library Binding (Rosen Education Service, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Routinely going through daily life, people may be inured to the fact that Earth takes up only a small fraction of a solar system, let alone the universe. Still, the planet we call home is unique for a number of reasons. The more we can learn about Earth and its Moonthe two bodies in the solar system of which the most has been discovered to datethe more likely scientists are to uncover truths about the universe as a whole. The properties, motions, and cycles that characterize the Earth and Moon are the subjects of this mesmerizing volume, supported with details, sidebars, and labeled illustrations that any earthling would love.
    Y

  • Moon

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Describes the formation, orbit, surface features, exploration, and future study of our moon.
    S

  • Pluto

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Describes the discovery, surface features, orbit, moon, and efforts to study the planet Pluto.
    S

  • Dwarf Planets

    Susan Ring

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 30, 2013)
    Presents an introduction to five dwarf planets, looking at their position in the solar system, how they were discovered, and the origins of their names, and explains why the definition of the dwarf planet was revised in 2006.
    U

  • Jupiter

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Jupiter.
    S