Universe (2nd Edition)
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Why is Mercury so cold? How long is a day on Mercury? Have people ever landed on Mercury? You don't need a spacesuit to study the second-smallest planet in the solar system. Read this book to find out why it takes 88 days to see a sunrise or sunset on Mercury. Learn why scientists often have trouble studying the planet closest to the sun.
Is there life on Mars? Why does Mars look red? How long would it take to get to Mars? Turn the pages of this book to learn about Earth's nearest neighbour. Find out how Mars got its name and why it has such terrible weather. Read about the space missions that have given scientists more information about the fourth planet from the Sun.
How hot is it on Venus? How is Venus like Earth? Why is a Venus day longer than a Venus year? You don't need a spaceship to take a closer look at Earth's nearest neighbour. Read this book to find out about the planet's volcanoes, craters, and swirling clouds. Learn about the space missions that gather information for scientists to pass on to us.
Each title in the "Exploring the Solar System" series takes the reader on an imaginary journey through a part of the solar system. This particular volume explores the planet Jupiter, and covers its position, origin, composition and geology. There are historical features on how the planet was discovered and named, along with biographical information on key people connected with its discovery.