Planets (Adamson)

Of all the planets in our solar system, Neptune is the farthest from the Sun. Because it's so far away, its daytime light would seem very dim by Earth standards. Neptune has 16 moons and at least five main rings. With clear, concise language, this book supports state and national science standards by exploring the ice giant Neptune.

Mars is the only planet where humans have sent rovers to help us learn about its landscape. Iron minerals in the dirt give Mars its distinctive red color. Long ago, Mars was covered with water, and scientists continue to look for signs that life may once have existed there. With clear, concise language, this book supports state and national science standards by exploring the intriguing planet Mars.

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It's extremely hot during the day and extremely cold at night, and Mercury's surface is similar to Earth's Moon. But Mercury doesn't have any moons of its own! With simple, straightforward language, this book supports state and national science standards by exploring the fascinating planet Mercury.

Earth is a special planet! This small, rocky planet is the only one known to sustain life. It's also the only planet in our solar system with just one moon! But just because humans call Earth home, that doesn't mean we know everything about it. Scientists continue to learn about Earth using orbiting spacecraft to study it from above. Using clear, concise language, this book explores all the marvelous, mysterious wonders of Earth.

Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and it's Earth's nearest neighbor. Venus can easily be seen in the night sky without the help of a telescope. Venus doesn't have any moons, but it does have a unique pattern of orbit and rotation. It takes Venus longer to rotate on its axis than it does to orbit around the Sun-meaning that its day is longer than its year! With simple, straightforward language, this book supports state and national science standards by exploring the fascinating planet of Venus.

Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun, and it's one of only two ice giants in our solar system. Uranus is tilted in a way that makes it look like it's spinning sideways, almost like it's rolling. Uranus has two sets of rings and almost 30 known moons. With clear, concise language, this book supports state and national science standards by exploring the intriguing planet Uranus.

Saturn is famous for its remarkable rings, and this gas giant also has dozens of moons. More are still being discovered! These moons leave many mysteries for scientists to unravel. For example, the moon Titan is home to lakes of methane. With simple, straightforward language, this book supports state and national science standards by exploring the fascinating planet of Saturn.

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system-1,000 times the size of Earth! It's mostly made up of swirling gases and liquids, and it has 95 moons. Cloud bands give Jupiter its distinctive striped and spotted appearance. With simple, straightforward language, this book supports state and national science standards by exploring the fascinating planet of Jupiter.