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What's the coldest planet in the solar system? Uranus! Because it's so far away from the Sun, its temperature dips to about -357°F. Unlike Earth, this super-cold planet isn't made up of rock. Instead, it is made up of liquids and gases--including the blue-green gases that give it its beautiful color. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Uranus. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
Mercury
The Smallest of All
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What's the closest planet to our Sun? Mercury! Mercury orbits the Sun very quickly-in fact, it circles the Sun four times more quickly than Earth. With a surface covered in craters, it's also the smallest planet. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Mercury. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
Jupiter
The Biggest Planet
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What's the largest, fastest-spinning planet in our solar system? Jupiter! It's so large that more than 1,000 Earths could fit inside it! This giant planet has more moons than any other planet in the solar system. It also has a huge, red storm on its surface. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space in simple yet captivating text as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Jupiter. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
Our Moon
Brightest Object in the Night Sky
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What shines brighter than any other object in the night sky? The Moon! It reflects the Sun's light as it orbits Earth. The gray, rocky Moon is close enough for people to travel there in spaceships. Several astronauts have even brought back Moon rocks. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space in simple yet captivating text as they learn these and other fascinating facts about the Moon. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
Pluto
The Icy Dwarf Planet
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What is the most famous dwarf planet in the solar system? Pluto! This dwarf planet is just like a regular planet, but smaller. Pluto is so far from the Sun that it's covered in ice. Its neighbors in space are rocky asteroids and comets. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space in simple yet captivating text as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Pluto. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
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What planet do we call home? Earth! Earth has plenty of water--in fact, more than 70 percent of its surface is made up of water. Earth also has an atmosphere that contains oxygen and other gases that animals and plants need to live. As a result, Earth has just the right conditions to support life--unlike any other planet in the solar system! Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Earth. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore the Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
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Which planet is often called the "red planet"? Mars! It got this nickname because it's covered with red rocks and dust. Mars is also known for having the largest mountain in the solar system. Called Olympus Mons, it's three times taller than Mount Everest! Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Mars. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
Icy Comets
Sometimes Have Tails
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What has one head, sometimes has tails, and orbits the Sun? A comet! These giant balls of ice, mixed with rock and dust, orbit the Sun. When they are very far from it, they have no tails. When they get closer to the Sun, they heat up and give off a cloud of gases and dust--and form tails. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space in simple yet captivating text as they learn these and other fascinating facts about comets. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
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What's the windiest planet in the solar system? Neptune! The winds on Neptune can be up to ten times stronger than the most powerful hurricanes on Earth! That isn't the only thing that's extreme about this giant, icy planet, though--it's also the farthest planet from our Sun. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Neptune. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
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What planet has at least 12 rings and 53 moons? Saturn! The planet's bright rings are made of pieces of rocks and ice. Some pieces are as big as a house. Scientists have sent spacecraft to learn more about the planet--and expect to discover more moons and rings. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Saturn. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
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What planet is known as Earth's twin? Venus! The two planets are about the same size, and Venus also has mountains, canyons, and volcanoes. However, Venus is much hotter than Earth--with temperatures reaching 880°F. It is also unlike Earth because its thick atmosphere is filled with poisonous gases. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Venus. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!