Title:
Solar system reference for teens : a fascinating guide to our planets, moons, space programs, and more / Bruce Betts, PhD.
ISBN:
9781638787389
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Edition:
First Rockridge Press trade paperback edition.
Publication Information:
Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, 2022.
Physical Description:
ix, 182 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
General Note:
Includes web resources and index.
Contents:
The solar system at a glance -- Terrestrial planets and asteroids -- Gas giants and ice giants -- Dwarf planets, the Kuiper Belt, and beyond -- Exploring space.
Summary:
"From the moons of Jupiter to the surface of Mars, our solar system is home to a multitude of wild, weird worlds. Crack open this solar system book and embark on a journey through space as you meet key figures in history, explore careers in astronomy, uncover some of the solar system's biggest mysteries, and more. Bring celestial objects into focus through more than 160 images, illustrations, and diagrams that provide a close-up look into our solar system and how it works. Did you know the Moon gets farther from Earth each year at about the same rate that your fingernails grow? Discover all sorts of awe-inspiring facts about our solar system's planets, moons, and more. Learn about important historical achievements and technological developments--including missions to different parts of the solar system--and get tips for your own stargazing sessions"-- Back cover.
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Genre:
Audience:
990L Lexile
OCLC Number:
on1325731158
Availability:
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