Books with title Across the Solar System

A solar system is a complex system containing a star and a group of planets, moons, and other bodies that move around the star. In our solar system, that star is the sun. With the help of this innovative volume, readers will learn about many of the wonders of our solar system. Numerical figures are used throughout the book to help readers understand and learn important facts about the solar system, many of which also support and reinforce key elementary science curricula.

Join the famous astronomer, Patrick McFuddy, and his son, Jacob, on their poetic journey through our Solar System in a fun, rhyming story The famous astronomer, Patrick McFuddy, is using the telescope in his study when his son Jacob comes in with a book. Jacob explains that it is his homework about Roman gods, but says that he would much rather that Patrick was teaching him about space. Patrick thinks of a way that he can do this whilst helping Jacob with his homework and the pair set off in their spaceship to explore the planets in our Solar System, bumping into Halley’s Comet on their travels and returning in time for Jacob’s bedtime.

A solar system is a complex system containing a star and a group of planets, moons, and other bodies that move around the star. In our solar system, that star is the sun. With the help of this innovative volume, readers will learn about many of the wonders of our solar system. Numerical figures are used throughout the book to help readers understand and learn important facts about the solar system, many of which also support and reinforce key elementary science curricula.

This engaging book explores the solar system and its place in our galaxy and the universe itself. Sections include: Discovering the Solar System, Beyond the Solar System and Exploring the Solar System. An additional reference section contins fact charts, star maps, a glossary of scientific terms, and a full index, making this an essential home reference guide to our solar system and beyond.

This is an exciting new series designed to interest young minds in a variety of subjects. Clear vocabulary-controlled texts and colourful illustrations combined with exciting presentation and instruction for hands-on projects to make learning a memorable experience. The Solar System - Will teach young readers all about the planets that circle around the sun to make up the Solar System. Packed with lots of fascinating information including shooting stars, the moon and what can be seen in the night sky.