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Books in New Solar System series

  • The International Space Station

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2005)
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  • The First Moon Landing

    Stephen John Kortenkamp

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Did you know that it took three days for the first astronauts to reach the moon? Or that the first men on the moon left experiments that scientists still use today? Explore the first moon landing and what it taught us about our solar system.
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  • Uranus

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Describes the discovery, composition, planetary motion, moons, and efforts to study the planet Uranus.
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  • Venus: The Masked Planet

    Lincoln James

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Presents general information about the planet Venus, including its place in the solar system, its orbit and rotation, and its atmosphere.
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  • Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites

    Stephen John Kortenkamp

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Did you know that asteroids are leftovers from when the planets formed? Or that comets grow new tails every time they get near the Sun? Explore asteroids, comets, and meteorites, and their place in the solar system.
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  • Pluto

    Robin Birch

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Discusses the ninth planet from the sun, including its discovery, atmosphere, charateristics, and exploration.
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  • Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and the Outer Solar System

    Linda Elkins-Tanton

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 2006)
    Explores the relationship between the sun and its orbiters, including the planets, asteroids, meteorites, and comets, and introduces the various space missions that helped the scientific community gain a more thorough understanding of the solar system.
  • Mercury: The Iron Planet

    Lincoln James

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Presents general information about the planet Mercury, including its place in the solar system, what its surface is like, and what it is made of.
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  • The Milky Way

    Stephen John Kortenkamp

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Did you know that the Milky Way is only one of billions of galaxies in the universe? Or that the planets in our solar system aren't the only planets in the Milky Way? Explore the Milky Way and our solar system's place in the galaxy.
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  • Neptune

    Ralph Winrich

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, surface features, and exploration of the planet Neptune.
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  • Mars

    Michelle Lomberg

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2013)
    The Our Solar System series takes readers on an exciting journey through space to discover the unique characteristics of each planet. This compelling series explores each planets orbit, life forms, name origin, and physical features, along with a map showing its location in space, a timeline of observation, and comparisons to Earth and the other planets. From rocky planets to dwarf planets and ice giants to gas giants, each book in the series is filled with exciting facts that are sure to keep readers turning the pages. Our Solar System is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
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  • Mercury

    Susan Ring

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2013)
    The Our Solar System series takes readers on an exciting journey through space to discover the unique characteristics of each planet. This compelling series explores each planets orbit, life forms, name origin, and physical features, along with a map showing its location in space, a timeline of observation, and comparisons to Earth and the other planets. From rocky planets to dwarf planets and ice giants to gas giants, each book in the series is filled with exciting facts that are sure to keep readers turning the pages. Our Solar System is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
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