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.

Discusses the physical features and moons of the planet Neptune and how we have gained our knowledge of this giant world.

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.

From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them. People looked at distant stars and wondered what they were made of. They wondered whether any other places in the universe were like Earth. At first people used simple telescopes to study the solar system-the Sun and all the planets that circle around it. Later, more powerful telescopes and high-tech machines allowed people to investigate worlds outside the solar system. In this book,...

"Presents information about icy dwarf planets, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study them"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the theories about life on Mars, providing both historical and current information about our exploration of the Red Planet.

"To the tune of "Ten Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" comes a new bedtime story from bestselling author Chris Ferrie that's sure to get little ones excited about the solar system while learning new facts about each planet!"--

Discusses some of the ideas and misconceptions about life in outer space and speculates on the existence of such life in light of recent space explorations.