The second planet from the sun, Venus is the closest planet to Earth. Venus is almost the same size as Earth, but the two planets are actually very different. Learn these facts and more.

Discusses the history of the International Space Station, why it was built, and who lives there.

Discusses facts about Earth, the "Blue Planet."

The eighth planet from the sun, Nepture is a cold, giant planet in the farthest reaches of the solar system. Neptune is known for its blue color, strong storms, and deep atmosphere. Learn these facts and more.

Discusses facts about Mars, the "Red Planet."

A tour of the ice dwarfs from Pluto and beyond. Learn how amazing space really is.

"Without our moon, Earth would be a very different place. Readers discover fun facts about our closest neighbor, including the way it controls the ocean tides and how long it took astronauts to get there. People have always been captivated by the idea of exploring the moon, and readers will enjoy exploring these interesting facts and stunning pictures, which support important science curriculum topics. Detailed Table of Contents, Diagrams, Full-Color...

Mercury is very different from the other planets in our solar system. Scientists have a lot of questions about how this mysterious planet works. The closest planet to the sun, Mercury, is difficult for scientists to study! However, scientists have figured out ways to get up close to the mysterious Mercury. Young readers will discover why Mercury doesn't have moons and what we've learned from our missions to Mercury. With interesting facts, beautiful...

Neptune and Uranus are sometimes called "sister planets" because they are so similar. However, Neptune has stronger winds and more storms than Uranus, and it's not quite as cold. Readers will enjoy learning about what makes Neptune unique in this captivating volume. Detailed diagrams and impressive photographs help students visualize the fun facts they're taking in with each turn of the page, making this familiar part of science curricula feel exciting....

There's no other planet (that we know of!) just like our home planet, Earth! This blue marble in space has living creatures, breathable air, deep blue oceans , and a range of lifeforms not found on any other planet. But that isn't the only thing that makes Earth amazing! Young readers will love learning more about their home planet and discovering why Earth is so special. With interesting facts and photographs, even the most reluctant readers will...