Did you know that Mars looks like a bright red star? It is sometimes called the Red Planet. Find out more in "Mars," a "Planets book" --

Describes the characteristics of this planet known as a gaseous giant, discoveries made by telescopes and space probes, and how Saturn has played a role in the mythologies of many different cultures and civilizations.

Presents a study of Mercury; and examines early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and scientific information gathered about Mercury.

Presents a study of Uranus; and examines its moons and rings, early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and space missions to Uranus.

Presents a study of Venus; and examines early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and space missions to Venus.

Presents a study of Pluto; and examines its moon, early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and space missions to Pluto.

Did you know that Earth is the only known planet to have oceans of water? It is sometimes called the Blue Planet. Find out more in Earth, a Planets book. This is an AVp2s media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with embeded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz. --

Did you know that Venus is a rocky planet? It has many large volcanoes. Find out more in Venus, a Planets book. This is an AVp2s media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with embeded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz. --

Did you know that Mercury has no moon? Mercury may once have been venus's moon. Find out more in Mercury, a Planets book. This is an AVp2s media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with embeded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz. --

"Young learners will find out all there is to know about Uranus and read about what scientists hope to discover in the future. Up-to-date information and a focus on STEM will keep readers engaged and informed."--