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A textbook providing facts and information on the Sun, Mercury, and Venus. Covers topics such as the atmosphere and weather; the composition of Mercury, the Sun, and Venus; craters on Mercury and Venus; the formation of the Sun and the planets; magnetic fields; and the Sun's effect on the planets.

Examines what recent space missions to Mars have revealed about the origins and evolution of the planet. Presents information on Mars' gravity, climate, interior, surface, and moons. Includes over sixty-six photographs and illustrations.

Discusses information on Jupiter and Saturn. Details the planets' ring systems, weather patterns, compositions, gravity, interiors, and magnetic fields. Features chapters on space missions, the discovery of the speed of light, and the destructive potential of comet and asteroid collision.

A description of the spacecraft Magellan that has been mapping Venus from orbit since August, 1980. Provides an explanation of the fragile electronics and the scientists who have used the spacecraft's data to present an understanding of the planet.

Presents a discussion of fuel systems and spaceship design that also covers the work of various billionaires and entrepreneurs to find new ways to successfully reach space and compete with others for the opportunity to serve commercial and government customers.

Tells the story of how people have learned and continue to learn about their world, covering explorations, discoveries, inventions, theories, and speculation.

Describes the interiors, surfaces, rings, and moons of Uranus and Neptune; the discovery of Pluto and the Kuiper belt; what is known about Pluto's interior and surface; and also discusses Charon and the Oort cloud.

Provides information about neighboring planets Jupiter and Saturn, discussing their compositions, ring systems and moons, surface conditions, gravity, temperatures, and other topics, and examining the role of space missions in furthering understanding of the solar system.

Describes the evolution, composition, core, surface, atmosphere, weather, and moons of Mars, and includes brief details on all missions to the planet.

Describes the composition and structure of the sun, the sun's effects on the planets, and the orbital physics, cores, surfaces, and atmospheres of Mercury and Venus.