Rake, Jody Sullivan

Highlights facts and features about the planet Venus, including information about its elements, orbit, and the first scientist to study it. Also discusses what was learned from different NASA spacecraft sent to explore the planet. Showcases photographs, a list of facts, a glossary, and further resources.

Highlights facts and features about the planet Mercury, including information about its elements, landscape, orbit, and the first scientist to study it. Also discusses what was learned from NASA spacecraft sent to explore the planet. Showcases photographs, a list of facts, a glossary, and further resources.

Highlights facts and features about the planet Mars, including information about its elements, orbit, and the first scientist to study it. Also discusses what was learned from different NASA spacecraft sent to explore the planet. Showcases photographs, a list of facts, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents information about planet Earth, and features probe observations. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

"The second brightest object in the sky, after the moon is Venus. It's also the only planet named after a woman. Learn more about bright, beautiful Venus, named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty"--Provided by publisher.

"Mars is famous for its coloring, but the fourth planet from the sun has more than that going for it. Discover more interesting facts and secrets about the famous "red planet.""--Provided by publisher.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"The smallest planet in our solar system is also the closest to the sun. That means on Mercury, one year is just 88 days long! Discover more facts about the small but mighty Mercury"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduce Emperor penguins, the flightless, but quick swimming birds that are known as the largest of all penguins.

Text and photographs introduce rockhopper penguins, the flightless, but quick swimming birds that are known for hopping from rock to rock.