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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The solar system The solar system Christine Corning Malloy,Aaron Leighton,The American Museum of Natural History,Christine Malloy Pull-out panels create a representation of the solar system. Includes a booklet with facts about asteroids, comets, the planets, and more. OL12282151W
Saturn and beyond Saturn and beyond Isaac Asimov Presents a detailed discussion of the four outermost planets in our solar system. OL14959510W
Do Stars Have Points? Do Stars Have Points? Melvin Berger The authors explain the characteristics of stars and their relationships to the universe. OL15083250W
Solar system Solar system Gregory Vogt This book tells of our solar system, identifying the sun, the planets, the moons, and the comets and asteroids. OL15391635W
Comets Comets Nick Hunter "This book looks at comets, exploring what they are, where they come from, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study comets today. A fun activity is provided along with tips for spott… OL17881622W
Me and My Place in Space Me and My Place in Space Joan Sweeney A child describes how the earth, sun, and planets are part of our solar system, which is just one small part of the universe. OL18266W
Planets! Planets! Lisa Jo Rudy Describes the planets of the solar system. OL19470200W
Our solar system Our solar system Seymour Simon Takes readers on an interplanetary tour from the sun to the ever-mysterious Mars, and then, thanks to the Voyager missions, to the planets beyond. OL19989256W
Universo Universo Steve Setford,Ben Morgan,Antón Corriente Basús,Smiljka Surla,Jacqui Swan "Con unas imagenes digitales asombrosas, esta obra te desvela todos los secretos del universo: desde el big bang y los agujeros negros hasta los viajes espaciales" -- cover page. OL20047279W
Mars Mars Ellen Lawrence "Millions of miles from Earth, a cold, dusty world circles the Sun. The sky looks pink, and the ground is red. This planet is home to one of the solar system's biggest volcanoes and deepest canyons. … OL20900487W
Spinning in space Spinning in space Dana Meachen Rau,Denise Shea This book introduces the nine planets, describing their orbits around the sun. OL20911573W
Planets Planets Justin McCory Martin Teaches key science concepts and targets must-know sight words, all about planets. OL23308585W
Our super solar system Our super solar system Linda Jacobson Explains what the solar system is, and describes the sun, the eight planets, the asteroid belt, comets, and dwarf planets. OL24893614W
Far-out guide to Mars Far-out guide to Mars Mary Kay Carson "Presents information about Mars, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study the planet"--Provided by publisher. OL2712296W
Far-out guide to Saturn Far-out guide to Saturn Mary Kay Carson "Presents information about Saturn, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study the planet"--Provided by publisher. OL2712299W
Far-out guide to Venus Far-out guide to Venus Mary Kay Carson "Presents information about Venus, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study the planet"--Provided by publisher. OL2712303W
Exploring the Solar System Exploring the Solar System Mary Kay Carson In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include… OL2712317W
Space Puzzles Space Puzzles Martin Gardner Brief introductions to space flight and the various bodies in the solar system are followed by sections of related puzzle questions. Answers are given at the back of the book. OL460010W
The Pebble first guide to the solar system The Pebble first guide to the solar system Joanne Mattern "A basic field guide format introduces the planets, dwarf planets, the Sun, and the Moon. Includes color photographs and solar system illustrations"--Provided by publisher. OL501579W
The sun The sun Michael D. Cole Describes the physical properties of the Sun, its relation to the other bodies in space, and its direct influence on life on Earth. OL94216W
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