Presents an introduction to the Solar System and the physical features of the eight planets that revolve around the Sun, in a text that includes learning activities.
In typical Seymour Simon fashion, this SeeMore Reader employs clear, evocative language and stunning visuals to create a compelling, introductory overview of our solar system for the very youngest of readers. Newly Updated 2012.
Do you know what makes our planet Earth so special in the Solar System Family? How about the other planets? Are they just hot or cold and silently turn around the sun? Or are they also unique, all different from each other, just like siblings in any family? In this funny and inspiring tale, science intertwines with imagination as jealous, cunning, noble, friendly and helpful planets come to life. Children will want to join the planets in this fantastic adventure, learn about friendship and cooperation, and realize how precious our planet Earth truly is.
The night sky is a wonder, from the fixed and almost changeless stars to the brief appearances of comets it offers a universe of fascinating objects to view. With little more than a pair of binoculars or a small telescope millions of light years of space are available to all. Guide to the Planets has been written by Richard Pearson with amateur astronomers in mind. This book will guide you through space and introduce you to the pleasures of amateur astronomy.
A hilarious nonfiction picture book from the New York Times bestselling author and creator of Awkward Yeti. Oh hey, guess what? The Sun never stops working to keep things on Earth running smoothly. (That's why it's been Employee of the Month for 4.5 billion years.) So why does the Sun get to be the center of attention? Because it's our solar system's very own star! This funny and factual picture book from Awkward Yeti creator Nick Seluk explains every part of the Sun's big job: keeping our solar system together, giving Earth day and night, keeping us warm, and more. In fact, the Sun does so much for us that we wouldn't be alive without it. That's kind of a big deal. Each spread features bite-sized text and comic-style art with sidebars sprinkled throughout. Anthropomorphized planets (and Pluto) chime in with commentary as readers learn about the Sun. For instance, Mars found someone's rover. Earth wants the Sun to do more stuff for it. And Jupiter just wants the Sun's autograph. Funny, smart, and accessible, The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal is a must-have!