mercury (planet)

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Mercury

In Mercury, early readers learn about the planet Mercury and its role in our solar system.

Exploring the inner planets

"Stargazers have observed Mercury, Venus, and Mars--the other small, rocky planets in our solar system besides Earth--for thousands of years. More recently, we have begun to explore our neighbors in outer space via flyby spacecraft, probes, and rovers. Readers will learn how these expeditions have expanded our knowledge of these planets' atmosphere, surface, features, and even potential for life. A must read for anyone interested in discovering more about space exploration's past, present, and future"--.

Mercury

the smallest of all
Simple text provides basic facts about the planet Mercury. Includes a picture glossary.

Mercury

2014
An introduction to the planet Mercury.

Planet Mercury

2014
Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of the planet Mercury.

Rocky planets

2015
Presents facts about the rocky planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, the four planets closest to the Sun.

Do you really want to visit Mercury?

2014
"A child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to Mercury, learns about the harsh conditions on the rocky planet, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Mercury vs. Earth fact chart, and glossary"--Provided by publisher.

Mercury

2014
Describes Mercury, discussing its position, composition, rotation, size, and physical characteristics, as well as human exploration of it.

Mercury

2004
Introduces the planet Mercury, exploring its atmosphere, composition, and other characteristics and looking particularly at how humans learned about the planet closest to the sun.

Hot planets :Mercury and Venus

Mercury and Venus
2009
Find out why Mercury and Venus are so hot, if astronauts could travel there, and if Mercury and Venus have any moons.

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