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Description
This introduction describes the planets in Earth's solar system, explains which ones are considered gas planets, and looks at other objects in the solar system. The book addresses questions about what Earth looks like from space and whether humans could live on Mars. It also explores why scientific understanding of Pluto has changed over time.
Quick Summary
Blast off into space without leaving your couch as this easy reader takes young explorers on a fast-paced tour from Mercury to Neptune and all the wild moons in between. Kids will love the eye-popping photos of Jupiter's massive storms, Saturn's glittering rings, and the surprising fact that a year on Mercury is shorter than its day. If your kid loves the Magic School Bus adventures or National Geographic Kids space books, they'll be over the moon for this stellar read. Ideal for kindergarten through third grade scientists who are ready to discover what's floating in our cosmic neighborhood.