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Description
In the vast, dark universe shine many galaxies containing over 100,000 million stars. One small, ordinary star, our Sun, has a special family of nine planets and moons called the solar system.
Quick Summary
Space curious kids will find a friendly, bite-size tour of our solar system in Tim Furniss's quick read. It stands out with its straightforward language, bright analogies, and a sprinkling of fun trivia that make planets feel like characters rather than just balls of rock. Perfect for readers in grades 4-8 who love astronauts, dinosaurs, or anything that glows in the night sky, this book also works well for reluctant readers who might otherwise tune out longer textbooks. Parents can rest easy knowing it's all science, no scares just clear facts, a few jokes, and a tiny quiz at the end to test what you've learned. If you've already devoured the colorful "National Geographic Kids Solar System" and want something even shorter, this one is a great next step.