Planets

Introduces the eight planets of our solar system, discussing their atmosphere, place in the solar system, moons, and discovery.

Offers a brief introduction to the eight planets in Earth's solar system.

Zoooooooom! We're off on an exciting space adventure in our rocket to meet all the planets of the solar system.Join in with the rhymes and spot all the smiley-faced, friendly planets, from shimmering

What is a planet? What are planets made of? This volume addresses these questions and more in a fascinating look at the planets that make up our solar system. Readers will explore boiling-hot Mercury

There are eight planets in our solar system, and there could be billions more throughout space. Astronomers have been working for decades to locate and identify all of the planets they can. Readers wi

Simple text and full-color photographs describe the planets.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the planets"--

Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the planets in our solar system.

8 little planets going 'round the Sun.Could these little planets be having much fun?YES!Neptune is old and slow. Mars looks a bit rusty. And Mercury doesn't have any moons around. Don't the planets wi

Explore the Solar System through the latest space imagery and take a grand tour around our neighbours in space with DK Eyewitness Planets. From Mercury to Neptune and beyond, get an eyewitness view of

This 2007 volume presents the lectures from the sixteenth Winter School of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, which was dedicated to extrasolar planets. Research into extrasolar planets is one of the most exciting fields of astrophysics, and the past decade has seen a research leap from speculations on the existence of planets orbiting other stars to the discovery of around 200 planets to date. The book covers a wide range of issues, from the state-of-the-art observational techniques used to detect extrasolar planets, to the characterizations of these planets, and the techniques used in the remote detection of life. It also looks at the insights we can gain from our own Solar System, and how we can apply them. The contributors, all of high-standing in the field, provide a balanced and varied introduction to extrasolar planets for research astronomers and graduate students, bridging theoretical developments and observational advances.

Photographs and simple text introduce the planets in our solar system--in both English and Spanish

"Read this book to find out about the planets in our Solar System. Books in this series introduce children to outer space. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach children basic vocabulary, an

This 2007 volume presents the lectures from the sixteenth Winter School of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, which was dedicated to extrasolar planets. Research into extrasolar planets is one of the most exciting fields of astrophysics, and the past decade has seen a research leap from speculations on the existence of planets orbiting other stars to the discovery of around 200 planets to date. The book covers a wide range of issues, from the state-of-the-art observational techniques used to detect extrasolar planets, to the characterizations of these planets, and the techniques used in the remote detection of life. It also looks at the insights we can gain from our own Solar System, and how we can apply them. The contributors, all of high-standing in the field, provide a balanced and varied introduction to extrasolar planets for research astronomers and graduate students, bridging theoretical developments and observational advances.

Take a trip through the solar system and discover what1s really up in the sky! Packed with fascinating facts about planets, comets, asteroids and more, Planets is a galaxy of fun for young astronomers

Looks with 3D terrain models that take you on a trip to the surfaces of the rocky planets. As well as covering the Sun, the planets, hundreds of moons and thousands of asteroids and comets, this title

When he reads about a mysterious explosion in the distant countryside, the narrator’s thoughts turn to his disappeared childhood friend, M, who was abducted from his home years ago, during a spasm of

"Photographs and simple text introduce the planets in our solar system"--Provided by publisher.

"Are you ready to take your knowledge of stars and planets to the next level? This activity-packed workbook will help you go straight to the head of the class"--P. [4] of cover.

A fascinating account of the pioneering astronomer who claimed (erroneously) to have discovered a planet outside the solar system. There are innumerable planets revolving around innumerable stars ac

This series explores the four key elements of our Solar System: the Sun, the Moon, the Planets, and the Stars. With each title including fascinating facts and photographic images, young readers will e

Come on a journey through space and let your handy spacecraft provide you with all the information you will need to discover everything our universe has to offer. Explore the moons,planets and stars

In Other Planets, Emanuel Swedenborg offers us a panorama of a unified and purposeful universe based on his visionary journeys through the unimaginably vast reaches of the spiritual world. Cast in the

This series explores the four key elements of our Solar System: The Sun, The Moon, The Planets and The Stars. With each title including fascinating facts and photographic images, young readers will en

Featuring all-new 3D models built using data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency, The Planets is an awe-inspiring journey through the Solar System, from Earth to Mars and beyond. Viewed lay

A long-time avid amateur astronomer living in Massachusetts, Chaple profiles the Jovian planets, that is the gas giants and their many moons, but not the former planet Pluto. His topics include the bi

From our solar system neighbors to the mysteries of deep space, this remarkable book explores the planets and stars of our galaxy and beyond. Will interplanetary travel become routine? Why do stars e

Offers young readers basic information on the characteristics of the nine planets in the solar system, describing how they are different from stars and how they orbit and rotate.

Now you can give yourself the same precise, subtle relationship readings previously available only from a professional astrologer. With Love Planets you'll go beyond the Sun signs to reveal the cruci

The planets fascinate us, and naturally we care about our own Earth, and things like how well we can forecast the weather and whether climate is really changing. Exploring the Planets offers a persona

Presents facts about Jupiter and the outer planets and describes what it would be like to visit there.

"Describes the five dwarf planets in our solar system, including the birth of the solar system and the dwarf planets' orbits around the Sun"--Provided by publisher.

Answers basic questions about the outer planets, including "Which ones are the outer planets?", "Where in the sky are they located?", and "How were they discovered?"

A compact, comprehensive guide to looking at stars and planets for readers from around the world.The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky.Authoritative text, crystal-clear charts, and a systematic approach make the DK Handbook of Star and Planets the perfect beginner’s guide to the night sky. A highly visual introduction explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes. Each of the planets in the solar system is described and illustrated in detail, with images taken from space probes as well as from the ground, showing them as you can expect to see them. More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory. There is a separate, detailed chart for each of the 88 constellations, adding up to a complete atlas of the sky. The text for each constellation reveals its history and mythology and lists notable stars, galaxies, nebulae, a

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to find Earthlike planets. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as w

A song illustrating the major characteristics of the planets in our solar system. Includes hardcover book, online music access, and music CD.

A song illustrating the major characteristics of the planets in our solar system. Includes hardcover book, online music access, and music CD.

The origins, habitats, and atmosphere of the inner planets are explored in this set. Topics include a comparison of Venus, Earth and Mars, Interplanetary travel, and the Gemini Program. Essays selecte

Presents general information about the planets of the solar system, including their orbits and what they are composed of.

Get set to explore the solar system one planet at a time! Counting backwards from Mercury to Neptune, EIGHT SPINNING PLANETS features innovative die-cuts throughout to reveal realistic, touchable p