Presents an illustrated introduction of the planet Jupiter, covering its moons, early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets including the earth, and space missions to Jupiter.
Ada knows that the best place for star-gazing is on the island in Maine where she vacations with her grandparents. By day, she tracks osprey in the trees, paddles a kayak, and hunts for shells. But she's most in her element when the sun goes down and the stars blink to life. Will the fog this year foil her plans, or will her grandfather find a way to shine a spotlight on the vast puzzle of the universe ... until the weather turns?.
Photographs and simple text introduce young students to dwarf planets. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
An illustrated introduction to the planet Venus, covering first sightings, charting the solar system, Venus today, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
