| Specifications | 7 3/4" X 9"; 64 pages; Library Binding |
| Interest/Age Group | Grades 5+ |
| Special Features | Glossary; Find Out More; Websites; Index |
About
the Series
Outer space has long fascinated human. New
discoveries, innovative technologies, and incredible explorations of outer space
have given us many answers to our questions about the planets and other bodies
that lie beyond Earth, but much still remains a mystery. With each title in this
series, readers journey into space, taking a close look at our galaxy.
Each title answers many questions about each of these planets and
celestial bodies, including: How and when they were created? How big are they?
What is the environment like? What kind of technology do we use to explore them?
Can life exist there? The series offers twelve books that cover not only all the
major planets in our solar system, but also describe the sun, stars, moons,
asteroids, meteors, and comets. The books include up-to-date information about
the latest discoveries and the most recent missions into space.
With
its age-appropriate text, helpful charts, colorful design, and vivid
illustrations and photography, this series is perfect for students working on
reports and projects or for the budding astronomer fascinated by what exists
beyond our planet.