Discover Earth’s place in the Solar System and how it compares to its neighbouring planets in this pocket-sized guide. Learn all you need to know about each planet from Mercury to Neptune, and even gain an understanding of Pluto and why it’s not strictly a planet with the latest news from the New Horizon. Which planet has the most dangerous atmosphere, or the most moons, or the most potential for life? You’ll find the answers to these questions

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Describes the nature and movements of comets and meteors and examines what happens to meteors after they hit the Earth.

Describes the planet Jupiter and its surface features, atmosphere, rotation and orbit, moons, and more.

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, moons, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Saturn.

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, rings, moons, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Saturn.

Illustrations and text present information about the features of the sun, solar activity and eclipses, and the importance of the sun to life on Earth.

Text and photographs present information on Mars, the reddish orange planet, and its exploration by the United States spacecraft, Mariner and Viking.

Presents information on Pluto, the farthest known planet, and its moon, Charon. Includes a glossary and "Pluto Quick Facts."

Presents information on the different types of celestial matter known as asteroids, comets, and meteors and on what scientists learned from the impact of a comet on the surface of Jupiter.

Discusses the rotation, interior, surface features, atmosphere, and exploration of the Sun, including solar wind and the Sun's place in the solar system.