mercury (planet)

Provides information about Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, and includes a word hunt, definitions, and a comparison of Mercury and Earth.

An illustrated introduction to Mercury, showing where it is in the solar system, describing an imaginary journey to learn about conditions on the planet, reviewing the history of Mercury exploration, and discussing whether humans could live there.

Discusses the orbit, surface features, and exploration of the planet Mercury.

Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Mercury.

Provides answers to questions about the planet Mercury, discussing where it is, its unique features, and its weather and composition, and including a fact file, glossary, and list of resources for further study.

Provides information about Mercury, discussing its location in the solar system, its movements, size and structure, atmosphere, surface, and other features of the planet.

Describes the orbit, rotation, temperature, and surface formations of the planet Mercury and the probe Mariner X that took pictures of it in 1974 and 1975.

Contrasts the discovery, creation, orbit, atmosphere, composition, surface features, and rotation of the nearest and farthest planets from the sun.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text provide details about Mercury including what it looks like, its weather patterns, and future missions to explore the planet.

An introduction to Mercury, describing its place in the solar system, its physical characteristics, its movement in space, and other facts about this planet.