Describes the orbit, temperature, surface formations, composition, and theories of formation of the planet Mercury, and the probe Mariner X that took pictures of it in 1974 and 1975.
Rockets and Satellites (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out) (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science)
by Dr. Franklyn M. Branley
Simple text with illustrations explains rockets and satellites and describes their capabilities and functions.
Exploremos Las Estrellas (Let's Explore the Stars) (Bumba Books (R) en Espanol -- Una Primera Mirada al Espacio)
by Walt K Moon
Planets (Radlauer Geo Book)
by Ruth Radlauer and Charles H Stembridge
Introduces the known characteristics of the nine planets of our solar system.
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy (VanCleave A+ Science Projects, #6)
by Janice Pratt VanCleave
Journey to Mercury (Spotlight on Space Science)
by Mary Wilson Rhodes
The Sun and Our Solar System (Great Scientific Theories)
by Jen Green
How do we know that the Sun is at the centre 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.
Searchlight Books (Searchlight Books: What's Amazing about Space?)
by Deborah Kops
Journey Through Eclipses (Spotlight on Space Science)
by Carolyn Hill
Introduces Earth as a planet spinning in the solar system, how that has been misunderstood, and its myriad results including night and day, gravity, tides, and seasons.
Careers for Tech Girls in Computer Science (Tech Girls)
by Heather Moore Niver
Earth (Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe)
by Isaac Asimov
A description of Earth, the third planet from the sun, which includes information on its origins, composition, and unique characteristics.
Ever wonder what lies beyond our skies -- in other galaxies far, far away? This mystery has intrigued people ever since the dawn of humankind. Now, students can answer some of their questions about what lies Above & Beyond. This all-new series of eight books features the great space race -- then, now, and into the future.Smart Apple Media chronicles the major events in space exploration, from the development of NASA and the space shuttle to the recent journeys to Mars. Readers will learn through...
"In this book, young readers will learn about the planet, Saturn"-- Este libro nos presenta al planeta Saturno, habla de sus anillos, de qué está hecho, dónde se encuentra dentro del sistema solar y muchas más cosas. "¿Qué planeta tiene 12, o tal vez más anillos brillantes? ¡Saturno! Los anillos del planeta están hechos de pedazos de hielo y roca. Algunos pedazos son tan grandes como una casa y otros son tan pequeños como un grano de arena. Mira dentro y descubrirás estos y otros datos fascina...
Fasinating Fact (Fascinating Facts about) (Fascinating Factsabout)
by Jane Walker
Stars, Planets, Nebulae, and Black Holes Children's Science & Nature
by Baby Professor