Author: Mary Kay Carson

Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1464501149

Jupiter is bigger than any other planet in our solar system. It has rings and centuries-old storms. It has more than sixty moons, too—some with underground oceans! Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this great addition to the FAR OUT GUIDE TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM series will tell you everything you need to know about the biggest planet—including missions and the scientists who planned them, and the spacecraft they used to do so.

Author: Mary Kay Carson

Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1464501130

Earth is the only planet in our solar system that is suitable for life. It has liquid water, oxygen, and enough gravity to hold its own atmosphere. But did you know that Earth is always changing? Scientists have used spacecraft and satellites to learn more about our planet. They can better predict natural disasters like hurricanes, and monitor volcano eruptions and climate changes. Learn lots of far-out facts about our home planet.

Author: Mary Kay Carson

Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 146450122X

How do scientists know anything about Uranus? Spacecraft from Earth have visited Uranus. Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this book highlights the missions, the men and women who plan them, and more far-out facts about the seventh planet from the sun.

Author: Mary Kay Carson

Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1464501203

Earth has many satellites, but the Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. Spacecraft and astronauts have visited the Moon to learn more about it. From the Apollo missions to the most current robotic spacecraft, this book highlights our adventures in studying our neighbor in space.