Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.

"A young scientist's guide to planetary bodies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery"--

"The Sun never stops working to keep things on Earth running smoothly. (That's why it's been Employee of the Month for 4.5 billion years.) So why does the Sun get to be center of attention? Because it's our solar system's very own star! This funny and factual picture book from Awkward Yeti creator Nick Seluk explains every part of the Sun's big job: keeping our solar system together, giving Earth day and night, keeping us warm, and more. In fact,...

Photographs and simple text introduce the features of the moon, Earth's only natural satellite.

Learn basic facts about the planet Saturn and its place in the solar system.

Describes comets, asteroids, and meteoroids floating in space, and includes information about the likelihood of their impacting the earth. Also includes instructions for creating comet tails as well as a short section on other resources.

Presents information about moons, including their composition, orbits, types, reflection of the sun's light, and influence on tides. Includes an activity, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Learn basic facts about the planet Venus and its place in the solar system.

Learn basic facts about the planet Mars and its place in the solar system.

How do we know that the Sun is at the center of our solar system? This scientific theory is know as heliocentrism. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of heliocentrism and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of heliocentrism was arrived at, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today.