Books in Destination Solar System series

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, rings, moons, structure, and exploration of the planet Saturn.

In this exciting title, kids will learn how the orbits of Neptune and Pluto cross paths. They will read about Uranus rings and its bright clouds. And they will learn much more!

Was there ever life on Mars? The fourth planet from the Sun is thought to have once been very similar to present-day Earth. Kids will revel in this expedition to the mysterious mountains, sand dunes, polar ice caps, craters, and canals of planet Mars.

Through this book, kids will learn about these floating masses of space rubble. These rocks of all sizes are found in all corners of our solar system. Most asteroids are found orbiting the sun between Mars and Jupiter, while comets travel as far away as the Oort Cloud. Aspiring young astronomers will enjoy this book from cover to cover.

Examines the planet Mars, discussing its surface, climate, formation, and exploration.

Through this book, students will learn about our solar system’s smallest planet. On their journey to Mercury, readers will discover Mercury’s extreme temperatures and mysterious craters. Young astronauts will be amazed by Mercury’s unique features.

Examines the planet Venus, discussing the formation, surface, orbit, atmosphere, and core.

Perfect for a young sky watcher, this book profiles one of the brightest planets in the sky, Venus. Students will explore a planet that has a poisonous, stormy atmosphere, and where temperatures can reach 900 F (482 C). Many more amazing facts about Venus await readers in this book.

This book explores the Sun, the center of our solar system, and our main source of energy and life. Young students will find out about the Suns boiling surface and its flares of hot gas that reach out thousands of miles into space. There is much to be discovered in this fascinating book.

Examines the planet Mercury and discusses its surface, interior, origins, atmosphere, discovery, and exploration.

The planet Earth is home to the only known life in the solar system. Kids can compare Earth to lifeless planets, and rediscover all the qualities that make it possible for humans, plants, and other organisms to live and thrive here.

Within the pages of this book, Students will embark on a journey to the most-visited place in our solar system: Earths Moon. Kids will read about the lunar crust and the fascinating theory of how the moon and Earth were formed.