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Description
This book provides a simple introduction to the planet Mercury, explaining where Mercury is located in the solar system and what it is made of. Young readers learn about Mercury's physical characteristics and whether it has any moons. The book also covers Mercury's relationship to the sun and other planets in our solar system.
Quick Summary
Mercury races around the sun faster than any other planet, making it the ultimate space speedster kids will root for. Young readers will discover wild facts like how this tiny world actually shrinks over time, has no atmosphere to breathe, and experiences temperatures that flip from scorching hot to freezing cold in a single day. If your kid loves the National Geographic Little Kids books or enjoys quick reads about space, they'll gravitate toward this planet profile. Perfect for kindergarten through third grade readers who want big space facts in a small, digestible package.