Describes the history, unique features, and exploration of Jupiter, the fifth planet from the sun.

Moons explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn how moons are made, find out which moon might have its own ocean of water, explore the moons that help keep Saturn's rings in place and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...

Describes the physical characteristics of the moons in our solar system and the processes and space craft used to gather information about them.

Twelve-year-old Jack is almost killed by intergalactic beings when he is mistaken for precocious superspy Gradius Clench, and his only chance for survival is to team up with a ragtag group of alien bounty hunters.

Describes the discovery and observation of the planet nearest the sun, Mercury, including the findings of the Mariner 10 fly-by mission of 1974-75.

Discusses the history of human ideas about Mars, its geology and moons, missions to the Red Planet, and the possibility of life on Mars.

A comprehensive look at comets, from man's earliest observations of "hairy stars, " to recent sightings of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Halle-Bopp, to future space missions to study comets in the outer solar system.

Describes the sun and how scientists have used technology over the centuries to study it.

Describes the history of the Hubble Space Telescope and its role in space exploration.

Learn about the first man on the moon, explore the parts of a space suit, find out what astronauts do during their days off and more.