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43) The solar system
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A simple introduction to our solar system and its many components, including the sun, planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets.
44) The solar system
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An introduction to the bodies in the solar system, including the Sun, planets, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.
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Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common--clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is 7 minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano...
46) The solar system
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Covers 180 features of Earth's solar system, including every major body and phenomenon, offering detailed basic information on all major aspects.
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Aimed at the popular audience by experienced astronomy author Patricia and highlighted by 160 photographs, diagrams and maps, this guide explores every corner of Earth's planetary neighborhood, from the fiery sun at its center to the dark, icy realm where interstellar space begins. It's a state-of-the-art observation of the solar system as we know it today and a knowledgeable forecast of what to expect in the future, from Pluto's demotion to plutoid...
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Presents more than twenty-five hands-on building projects and activities related to the solar system, accompanied by informative text about the sun, the planets and their moons, meteors and coments, and tools that astronomers and astronauts have used to study the solar system.
53) Planets
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Introduces young readers to planets, with simple text, graphics, and NASA and European Space Station images.
58) The solar system
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Describes the sun, the planets, and the asteroids that make up our solar system.
59) Moons
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Examines different moons in space, from Earth's single moon to Jupiter's many moons. Includes a quiz, a glossary, and color photographs.
60) Everything space
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Comprehensively explores concepts related to space exploration. Topics range from examining our solar system to the search for life on other planets. Includes quizes, resources for further information, and photographs.
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