planets

Explores the phenomenon of volcanism as it occurs throughout our solar system on planets, asteroids, and moons.

A 1981 text that explains the workings of the solar system and retraces the paths of space probes such as the Voyager, Viking, Mariner, and Pioneer to reveal what they discovered about Venus, Mars, and other planets and satellites.

An introduction to astronomy with emphasis on the characteristics and interrelationship of the stars and planets on our galaxy.

Gives children a close-up look at what makes the third planet from the Sun so special. Explains why there is life on Earth, what our planet is made of, and how it fits into the rest of the universe.

Gives children a broad understanding of the Sun, the near-by star that is the center of our solar system and why it's so important to us on Earth.

Explains what stars are, how they are formed, why some stars are brighter than others, how far away they are, and more.

Discusses the characteristics of each of the nine planets and explains the techniques used in the discovery and study of them.

The aim of this field guide is to serve as a handy tool for observing the night sky, helping bring you closer to the world of comets, meteors, asteroids, planets, stars, galaxies. Provides simple advice on how to use binoculars and telescopes. Helps us locate constellations, stars and planets.

Examines the physical features of the nine planets in the solar system, comparing their locations and distances from the sun.