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"Engaging images accompany information about Earth satellites. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

This book tells of 68 known moons in the solar system, describes Earth's moon, and discusses how space probes provide information about other planets' moons.

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...

Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.

"Did you know that the moon we see in the sky is not the only one out there? Other planets have moons, too-Saturn has 82! And did you know the weather is always stormy on Jupiter? Or what about that Venus has a bunch of volcanoes? Beyond our solar system,did you know that there are even more planets, called exoplanets? Scientists are finding more every year! Discover extreme facts about planets and moons in this fun and kooky book"--

"Readers discover the difference between natural and human-made satellites in this entertaining volume. The narrative reveals fun facts about various moons in the Earth's solar system, such as Earth's moon and how it might have been formed, the moons of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and those of the dwarf planet Pluto. It also explains the terms 'orbit,' 'spin,' 'rotation,' and 'eclipse.' The volume provides Think About It boxes to...

Simple text with illustrations explains rockets and satellites and describes their capabilities and functions.

This book introduces Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun, and explains that Saturn's gravity is strong as it keeps 56 moons orbiting the planet.

Discusses four key points in space exploration--the first sputnik satellites, the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Challenger disaster, and the Mars probes Spirit and Opportunity--and explains causes, immediate reactions, and ultimate results.