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Books in Our Solar System series

  • The Sun: Our Local Star

    David Jefferis

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 2008)
    Introduces the sun, its physical characteristics, and the history of human observation of the sun.
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  • Mars: Distant Red Planet

    David Jefferis

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2008)
    Images highlight this exploration of the fourth planet from the Sun, its two moons, and the discoveries made in the last several years by visiting probes searching for signs of water and life on the red planet.
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  • The Sun

    Nuria Roca, Carol Isern, Rocio Bonilla

    Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Young astronomers can explore the mysteries of our very own star, the sun, in this engaging book. Inside, sun-related topics, from its immense size and power to solar eclipses, light speed and more are covered. 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.
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  • The Sun

    Ralph Winrich

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Did you know that the Sun is just an average star, even though all of the eight planets could fit inside it? Or that this ball of hot gases doesnโ€™t have a solid surface? Look inside to learn more about the star at the center of the solar system.
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  • Jupiter and Saturn

    Rosalind Mist

    Library Binding (QEB Publishing, Jan. 9, 2008)
    With informative diagrams and NASA photography, these fun books inform children about basic astronomy. Each planet, star, or space object is looked at in detail, as are developments in space technology, discoveries and astronomers.
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  • Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors

    Rosalind Mist

    Library Binding (QEB Publishing, Jan. 9, 2008)
    Explore the Solar System with these exciting visual guides. With informative diagrams and NASA photography, the up-to-date text informs children about basic astronomy. Each planet, star or space object is looked at in detail, as well as space technology,
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  • The Planets

    Gemma McMullen

    Hardcover (Booklife, Dec. 1, 2016)
    This series explores the four key elements of our Solar System: The Sun, The Moon, The Planets and The Stars. With each title including fascinating facts and photographic images, young readers will enjoy what lies in the darkness beyond.
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  • The Moon: Earth's Neighbor

    David Jefferis

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2008)
    Beautiful full-color photographs help illuminate the lunar cycle, the Moons surface, and its exploration by astronauts, as well as the effects of this heavenly bodys gravitational pull on Earth.
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  • The Earth

    Nuria Roca, Carol Isern, Rocio Bonilla

    Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Young astronomers can explore the mysteries of the earth in this engaging book. Starting with the Big Bang, kids will take a guided tour through our planet's history and geography. The atmosphere, climate, life forms, and humankind's study of the earth and outer space are covered. 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.
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  • The Sun

    Gemma McMullen

    Paperback (Booklife US, May 1, 2019)
    This series explores the four key elements of our Solar System: the Sun, the Moon, the Planets, and the Stars. With each title including fascinating facts and photographic images, young readers will enjoy discovering what lies in the darkness beyond.
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  • Pluto

    Steve Potts

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the distant and small planet of Pluto, including its orbit, surface, atmosphere, exploration, and its moon, Charon.
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  • Planet Earth

    Steve Potts

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2001)
    Discusses the atmosphere, surface, orbit, and moon of the Earth.
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