Explores the nine planets in the solar system, describing their physical makeup, their moons, and their location in the solar system.

Describes the sun and each planet of the solar system and introduces concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation.

"Presents an imaginary tour of the outer solar system's "gas giants" Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune and explores some of their major moons. Provides statistics, diagrams, and information about the planets' physical properties and conditions"--Provided by publisher.

"Get to explore the solar system one planet at a time, counting down from Mercury to Nepture!"--Page 4 of cover.

Author David Aguilar uses brilliant photo-realistic illustration and fascinating up-to-date facts straight from the latest astronomy news to bring you a comprehensive look at our solar system as you've never seen it before.

Discusses the solar system and the planets in it.

A introduction to the search for and discovery of planets ouside our solar system and what life may be like on such distant worlds.

Discusses the characteristics of the small planet closest to the sun.

"For many years, it was accepted as fact that our solar system had nine planets. However, one important meeting of astronomers in 2006 reduced that number to eight. They decided that Pluto was not a planet, a declaration that outraged some people. Readers will learn more about distant Pluto, such as how it was accidentally discovered. Brilliant photographs accompany the fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.

When astronauts land on Mars, their first discovery is a substance not unlike pie filling and Kate and Henry are eager to go taste some, but Grandpa, who may have some inside information, discourages them.