solar system

A child describes how the earth, sun, and planets are part of our solar system, which is just one small part of the universe.

Explains what makes a planet a planet and why Pluto is no longer considered one, and describes planet rotation and orbits.

Briefly describes the characteristics of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets of our solar system.

Introduces the solar system and its nine planets. Includes directions for making two models: one showing relative sizes of the planets and the other, their relative distances from the sun.

Briefly describes the characteristics of the sun, planets, and stars of our solar system and some of the still unsolved mysteries of the universe.

Profiles the eight planets from Mercury to Neptune and the dwarf planets Pluto, Eris, and Ceres; discusses meteorites, comets, the Kuiper and asteroid belts, the Oort cloud, and other solar systems; and presents planet charts, a glossary, and a "Solar System in a Grocery Bag" project.

Questions and answers explore various aspects of stars and our solar system, including the sun, planets, moons, comets, and asteroids.

Describes the origins, characteristics, and future of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.

The students of the Magic School Bus go on a field trip through the solar system.

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.