Our solar system

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Uranus

2014
Discusses the discovery, rotation, unique tilt, rings, moons, and other aspects of the seventh planet from the sun.

Saturn

2014
Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, rings, moons, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Saturn.

Neptune

2014
Describes the planet Neptune and its relationship to our solar system.

Mercury

2014
Describes Mercury, discussing its position, composition, rotation, size, and physical characteristics, as well as human exploration of it.

Jupiter

2014
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It is known for its giant spinning storm called the Great Red Spot. Young students will learn all about Jupiter's discovery, storms, moons, and how this giant planet has been explored.

Dwarf Planets

2014
Describes what dwarf planets are, what they are made of, and the five known ones in Earth's solar system which are Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris.

Sun

2003
Describes the composition, surface features, and exploration of the sun, as well as its place in the solar system.

Near planets

2000
Describes the similarities and differences between the three planets closest to Earth and provides information about their surface features, physical makeup, and more.

Far planets

2000
Provides information on the physical makeup, surface features, and moons of the three planets farthest away from Earth.

The moon

Earth's satellite
2011
This brief introduction to Earth's moon describes its surface, phases, influence on tides, and related topics.

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