Book details
Our Solar System: The Outer Planets
Description
Find out about the four planets farthest from the Sun: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Discover why these planets are called the gas giants, which spacecraft have visited them, and what lies beyond them in the solar system. Part of the Our Solar System series of books that explore the exciting topic of space and are specially written for younger readers. With stunning photographs and explanatory artwork, the books are the perfect introduction to our solar system. Other titles in the series: Asteroids, Comets and Meteors; Earth; The Inner Planets; The Moon and The Sun
Age
5-7
Text complexity
proficient
Length
24 pages
Why to read
- To gain a comprehensive understanding of the gas giants and ice giants that make up the outer solar system, including their unique characteristics and the latest scientific discoveries.
- To explore the fascinating moons, rings, and magnetic fields of the outer planets, which have intrigued astronomers and sparked the imagination of science enthusiasts.
- To learn about the significance of the outer planets in the context of the solar system's formation, evolution, and the potential for extraterrestrial life beyond Earth.
- To stay informed about past, current, and future space missions to the outer planets, such as the Voyager probes, the Juno mission to Jupiter, and the planned missions to explore Uranus and Neptune.