Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this completely updated edition of Our Solar System, as he takes young readers on a fascinating tour through space

With beautiful full-color photographs and spacecraft images, including many taken by the Mars rovers and Hubble Space Telescope, this nonfiction picture book teaches young readers all about the solar system, including the sun, the eight planets, and their moons. Covering all the latest discoveries in space, young astronomers will be over the moon about the fun facts, fascinating science, and incredible photographs. A must-have for every child interested in outer space

This book includes an author's note, a glossary, an index, and further reading suggestions. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Our Solar System supports the Common Core State Standards.

Check out these other Seymour Simon books about the universe and space:

Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids Destination: Jupiter Destination: Mars Destination: Space Exoplanets Galaxies Stars The Sun The Universe

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Collins Publishers
Published: 08/26/2014
ISBN: 9780061140105
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.80h x 9.80w x 0.40d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 10/01/2014 pg. 133
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 178808 / Our Solar System! (Harper 2014 Edition)
Reading Level: 5.9 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1