You are here: Universe - Milky Way Galaxy - Solar System - Third Planet from the Sun, Earth. Our place in the universe determines what we see in the night sky and the length of every day. Help students learn how the patterns they see fit into the grand scheme of the universe. Connect directly to the Next Generation Science Standards to answer this big question: What is the universe, and what is Earth's place in it?

The Sun and Stars

by Ellen Labrecque

Published 25 June 2020
What is a star? How big do stars get? Why do stars appear in different colours? Early readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Sun and other stars. Includes fact boxes and infographics that are worked seamlessly into the design for easy reading and better comprehension.


Earth And Other Planets

by Ellen Labrecque

Published 1 August 2019
Our home is on Earth, but how is it different from other planets? What creates night and day? Which planets have rings? Early readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about Earth and other planets. Includes fact boxes and infographics that are worked seamlessly into the design for easy reading and better comprehension.

How was the Moon formed? Do we always see the same side of it? How many moons are in our galaxy? Early readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Moon and other satellites. Includes fact boxes and infographics that are worked seamlessly into the design for easy reading and better comprehension.

What is a galaxy? How many galaxies are there? How many stars and planets are in the Milky Way? Early readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Milky Way and other galaxies. Includes text boxes and infographics that are worked seamlessly into the design for easy reading and better comprehension.