planets

Describes the eight planets in our solar system, including the birth of the solar system and the planets' orbits around the Sun.

Photographs, diagrams, and illustrations describe the four planets that are the farthest from the sun including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Text and photographs present information about the largest planet in our solar system and its moons.

A photographic chronicle of space exploration, discussing what has been learned about the moon, planets, stars, and other aspects of the solar system through manned and unmanned space flight.

The astronomer who inadvertently triggered the "demotion" of Pluto in his effort to officially recognize the solar system's tenth planet describes the ensuing debates and public outcry while revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his discovery.

Traces the story of the reclusive sixteenth-century cleric who introduced the revolutionary idea that the Earth orbits the sun, describing the dangerous forces and complicated personalities that marked the publication of Copernicus's findings.

An introduction to Neptune that provides information on its atmosphere and climate, place in the solar system, discovery, and exploration.

An introduction to the planets of our solar system and other features such as asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and moons.

Examines the general characteristics of the planets of the solar system, discussing where they are located and what they are made of, and includes specific information about Earth.

A basic field guide format, with color photographs and illustrations, introduces the planets, dwarf planets, the sun, and the moon.