Describes the sun and each planet of the solar system and introduces concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation.

Featuring all-new 3D models built using data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency.

Aimed at the popular audience by experienced astronomy author Patricia and highlighted by 160 photographs, diagrams and maps, this guide explores every corner of Earth's planetary neighborhood, from the fiery sun at its center to the dark, icy realm where interstellar space begins. It's a state-of-the-art observation of the solar system as we know it today and a knowledgeable forecast of what to expect in the future, from Pluto's demotion to plutoid...

An illustrated guide to the heavens combines the myths, historic significance, and various interpretations of objects seen in the night sky, including the recognized constellations, meteors, eclipses, planets, and moons.

Discusses the surface features, atmosphere, orbit, moons, rings, and exploration of the planet Uranus.

Introduces the solar system, sharing information on how scientists study space, how stars are born and die, and how astronauts train for space missions.

"This revised edition provides exciting new information and spectacular photographs of planets, moons, stars and galaxies..."--Cover back.

"Every young child loves to look up at the moon in the night sky. Now here's a book that can teach toddlers about the sun, moon, stars, and planets-- with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts ("Can you point to the red planet? That's Mars!"). It's a perfect way to bring natural science into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops"--Publisher.

Presents the solar system from the perspective of the space probes sent to explore the heavens.