They're like major planets, but not quite. They circle around the sun. The're round. But they haven't cleared everything out of their path. Explore these unusual objects in this book abou the dwarf planets.
Don't bother searching the night sky for Neptune without a telescope. It's the only planet that can't be seen with the naked eye. Explore the planet farthest from the sun in this book about Neptune.
Mercury is the smallest planet, but it has the biggest craters, the biggest temperature swings, and the biggest sunrises in the solar system. Explore the planet's many wonders in this book about Mercury.
Named for the god of war because of its blood-red color, Mars is the second-smallest planet in our solar system. Explore its cold canyons, ice caps, and more in this book about Mars.
Which pole is north? Which pole is south? It's hard to tell on the sideways planet of Uranus. Explore the gas giant's strange position, its rings, moons, and more in this book about Uranus.
Earth is the only planet known to support life. It has plenty of water, it's the right temperature, and it has a blanket of gases to protect it. Explore your own home planet in this book about Earth.
Not only is Venus the hottest planet in the solar system, it also is one of the brightest, most enchanting objects in the sky. Explore Earth's closest neighbor in thsi book about Venus.
Even though they look solid, Saturn's rings are actually made of billions of pieces of rock and ice - some as big as a house! Explore the planet's rings, moons, and more in this book about Saturn.
What is the difference between a savanna and a prairie? How do grazers avoid hungry grassland predators? Trek across the landscape of this book and find out what makes grasslands one of Earth's treasures.
What is the difference between a savanna and a prairie? How do grazers avoid hungry grassland predators? Trek across the landscape of this book and find out what makes grasslands one of Earth's treasures.
