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Description
This book introduces young readers to the planet Uranus, describing its position as the seventh planet from the Sun in our solar system. It covers Uranus's physical characteristics including its blue-green color caused by methane in the atmosphere, its distinctive sideways rotation, its rings, and its numerous moons. The book also explains facts about Uranus's size, atmosphere, and orbital movement through space. Written at a 3.3 reading level, it is designed for children in grades K-3.
Quick Summary
Uranus is the solar system's most tilted ice giant, spinning on its side like a rolling ball while every other planet stands up straight. Kids will love discovering that this blue-green planet has 27 moons named after Shakespeare characters and rotates backwards, making it the rebel of our cosmic neighborhood. If your child marvels at the weird facts in "National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space," they'll be obsessed with meeting the planet that refuses to stand up straight. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who want a quick, mind-blowing space read at a 3.3 reading level.