The Sun
by Colleen Sexton
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
The sun radiates light, heat, and energy at the center of the solar system. Eager students will explore how the sun works and its relationship to Earth and the other planets.
Space Shuttles
by Colleen Sexton
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
Space shuttles bring astronauts into and out of space. Children will learn about the history of space shuttles, the advanced technology aboard, and how these vehicles perform their missions.
Earth
by Derek Zobel
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to support life. Children will explore our home's water, atmosphere, and the diverse land features that make Earth a beautiful place to live!
The Moon
by Colleen Sexton
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
The moon is the largest object in the night sky. Young readers will learn about the moon's phases, surface, and how humans have explored our closest space neighbor.
Astronauts
by Colleen Sexton
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
People must go through difficult training to become astronauts. Kids will learn how astronauts prepare for life in space, complete their missions, and survive above the atmosphere.
Mercury
by Derek Zobel
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
The planet Mercury has highs around 800 °F and lows around -280 °F. Students will learn about Mercury's discovery, physical characteristics, and the environment that supports these extreme temperatures.
Mars
by Derek Zobel
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
Mars is known as the red, rocky planet. It has many volcanoes, including the solar system's largest one. Eager readers will learn about the physical features of Mars and its place in the solar system.
Pluto
by Colleen Sexton
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
Pluto is a dwarf planet with three known moons-Hydra, Nix, and Charon. Children will explore Pluto's physical features, its position in the solar system, and why it is no longer considered a planet.
Asteroids
by Derek Zobel
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
There are millions of asteroids in the solar system. They range in size from less than 1 mile to 584 miles across! Students will discover how asteroids form, where they are located in the solar system, and how they are being explored.
NASA
by Derek Zobel
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
The United States accelerated the space race in 1958 by forming NASA. Eager readers will learn about the history of NASA and its many manned and unmanned missions.
Neptune
by Derek Zobel
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. It takes 165 Earth years to complete a single orbit! Young students will learn about the discovery of Neptune, its moons, and the information gathered by Voyager II, the only space probe to pass by this distant planet.
The Solar System
by Colleen Sexton
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
The solar system is made up of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and more. Young readers will learn about the bodies that make up the solar system and how they interact with each other.
Uranus
by Colleen Sexton
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
The planet Uranus has a bright blue-green color because of methane gas in its atmosphere. Young children will learn about the discovery of Uranus, how it has been explored, and why it is tilted on its side!
The Hubble Telescope
by Derek Zobel
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
The Hubble Telescope travels at 17,500 miles per hour to capture fascinating images of space. Young learners will read about the creation of the Hubble Telescope and the ways we use it to learn more about the universe.
Saturn
by Derek Zobel
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
Saturn has the largest and most complex ring system of any planet in the solar system. Young learners will read about Saturn's discovery, its physical traits, and how the sixth planet in the solar system has been explored.
Venus
by Colleen Sexton
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
With reflective clouds, Venus appears to be the brightest planet in the night sky. Young students will read about the discovery of Venus, its harsh environment, and the ways it has been explored.
Jupiter
by Derek Zobel
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It is known for its giant spinning storm called the Great Red Spot. Young students will learn all about Jupiter's discovery, storms, moons, and how this giant planet has been explored.
Space Stations
by Colleen Sexton
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Exploring Space (Bellwether Media) series
Astronauts live and work on space stations that orbit Earth. Young readers will read about space station parts, the first space stations, and the International Space Station.