The second planet from the sun, Venus is the closest planet to Earth. Venus is almost the same size as Earth, but the two planets are actually very different. Learn these facts and more.

The sixth planet from the sun, Saturn is known for its rings. These rings can be seen from Earth using a telescope. Saturn also has dozens of moons, including the only moon in the solar system known to have an atmosphere. Learn these facts and more.

Discusses facts about Earth, the "Blue Planet."

The seventh planet from the sun, Uranus is known for its mysterious liquid ocean and gases that give it a blue-green glow. Uranus has faint rings and 27 known moons. Learn these facts and more.

"The planet closest to the Sun, Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system. Nicknamed the "Dead Planet, " Mercury is known for its extreme heat and steep cliffs. Learn these facts and more."--Cover.

Did you know Jupiter is so big that all the other planets could fit inside it? You wouldn't want to travel there, though! Jupiter's atmosphere is poisonous to humans. Readers learn these and other intriguing facts about our solar system's largest planet. Detailed diagrams and striking photographs support the informative text, which presents essential science curriculum topics in a fun way.

The only planet to support life, Earth has a lot going for it. Think you know everything there is to know about our home planet? Think again. Discover more about the blue planet we call home.

Scientists have spent a lot of time exploring Mars, so it's one of the planets we know the most about. They believe it used to look a lot like Earth, with oceans and lakes on its surface. Today, it's cold and rocky. Through clear diagrams and vivid photographs, readers explore the surface of Mars. Fun facts that supplement this common science curriculum topic allow readers to feel like space explorers, learning exciting new things about the Red Planet....

Grab your parka, and let's visit Uranus! This planet is the coldest one in our solar system; its atmosphere is made up of clouds of ice. Through accessible text, clearly labeled diagrams, and full-color photographs, readers discover what makes Uranus unique-from its sideways rotation to its characteristic blue color. Readers are sure to enjoy this fresh and fun take on a familiar science curriculum topic.

Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest one to the sun. It's so hot that people would burn up if they tried to visit! Luckily, scientists have figured out ways to study Mercury from Earth. Readers discover many of the amazing things scientists have learned about this planet. Clearly labeled diagrams and striking photographs illustrate the educational text, which enhances common science curriculum topics in way that is designed...