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"A young scientist's guide to natural satellites called moons, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery"-- Provided by publisher.

The solar system most of us grew up with included nine planets, with Mercury closest to the sun and Pluto at the outer edge. Then, in 2005, astronomer Mike Brown made the discovery of a lifetime: a tenth planet, Eris, slightly bigger than Pluto. But instead of adding one more planet to our solar system, Brown’s find ignited a firestorm of controversy that culminated in the demotion of Pluto from real planet to the newly coined category of “dwarf”...

Outlines the properties of our solar system and provides short surveys of the various bodies that inhabit it. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

"There is so much to explore in our Solar System. Learn all about the planets, moons, asteroids, and more that orbit our star, the Sun"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents information on the planets, including their atmospheres, origins, composition, and sizes relative to one another. Includes an activity, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

"Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the topic of solar systems. Explore the galaxy that surrounds our planet through numbers, facts, and figures."-- From publisher's description.

"In a mind-bogglingly vast universe, our solar system feels like a comparatively cozy home, perched out on one of the outer arms of the spiral Milky Way galaxy. Formed 4.6 billion years ago from the gravitational collapse of a giant molecular cloud, it is comprised of eight terrestrial and gaseous planets, several hundred dwarf planets, nearly five hundred moons, and other small bodies such as asteroid belts, comets, and dust clouds. Chock full of...

Provides information on the solar system including the sun, nine planets and their orbits and rotations, and asteroids.

Explores the planet Mars and looks at its physical characteristics, history, and what the future might hold.

Explores the characteristics of Uranus and its relation to the other bodies of the solar system. Chronicles mankind's efforts to study this planet through space missions and features color photographs and a glossary.