planets

Blinded by heavy mist, a misstep causes Erro to plunge into a deep canyon where he is caught by one of the giants who is imprisoned there while Zak is plucked off the cliff ledge by a different giant--but the giants are not friendly, and while they are discussing whether to give the boys to the Alcatraz guards or turn them into lunch, Zak comes up with a way to escape either fate.

Zak has been captured and sent to Planet Alcatraz's "Monster Zoo" where the inmates are forced to fight for the entertainment of the Overseers--but Erro is still free and he is determined to use all his Quom survival skills to rescue his human friend.

"Sera has finally recognized the true power of her Cerulean blood. But in order to return home, she'll need help from Agnes, Leo, and their grandmother--the only person with knowledge about the mysterious island of Braxos, where the Cerulean tether is anchored. Though the journey will be treacherous, Sera will risk anything to see her City again. Meanwhile, the High Priestess's power has reached new heights in the City Above the Sky. And when Leela begins having visions of Sera, alive, she knows she's the key to saving the City. But to bring Sera home, Leela must channel the strength, courage, and curiosity that once got her friend exiled. With the help of friends, family, and Cerulean magic, Leela and Sera could soon return to their normal lives"--Provided by publisher.

"Young readers will learn all about the search for another Earth"--Provided by publisher.

"Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the unfathomably huge and fascinating topic of solar systems. Explore the galaxy that surrounds our planet through astounding numbers, facts, and figures"--From the publisher's web site.

Introduction to the planets, exoplanets, and dwarf planets in our solar system, describing their composition, temperature extremes, length of days and years, number of moons, size, distance from the sun, and more.

"The sun, planets, moon, and other space objects are all part of our solar system . . . readers learn what a solar system is and what it contains, such as asteroids, comets, the Kuiper Belt, and the Oort Cloud"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated introduction to the planets of our solar system.

This video explores one of the most significant scientific developments of the 20th century-verification of a controversial theory called plate tectonics. Stunning photography and amazing visual effects propel you through the turbulant forces shaping this living machine (Planet Earth).

Text and photographs look at different planets, moons, stars, and more.