The Solar System Reference for Teens: A Fascinating Guide to Our Planets, Moons, Space Programs, and More

Betts, Dr. Bruce

ISBN 10: 1638787387 / ISBN 13: 9781638787389

Published by Callisto Teens (edition ), 2022

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It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Solar System Reference for Teens: A Fascinating Guide to Our Planets, Moons, Space Programs, and More
• Publisher: Callisto Teens (edition )
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1638787387
• ISBN 13: 9781638787389
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Take a tour of our solar system with this guide for teens ages 12 to 16

From the moons of Jupiter to the surface of Mars, our solar system is home to a multitude of wild, weird worlds. Crack open this solar system book and embark on a journey through space as you meet key figures in history, explore careers in astronomy, uncover some of the solar system's biggest mysteries, and more.

• Tons of images―Bring celestial objects into focus through more than 160 images, illustrations, and diagrams that provide a close-up look into our solar system and how it works.
• Fascinating facts―Did you know the Moon gets farther from Earth each year at about the same rate that your fingernails grow? Discover all sorts of awe-inspiring facts about our solar system's planets, moons, and more.
• Exciting exploration―Learn about important historical achievements and technological developments―including missions to different parts of the solar system―and get tips for your own stargazing sessions.

Explore all the cool stuff in our solar system with this accessible reference guide for teens.

About the Author

DR. BRUCE BETTS is a planetary scientist who loves teaching people about planets, space, and the night sky in fun and entertaining ways. He is the chief scientist for the world’s largest space interest group, The Planetary Society, where he heads both the Science and Technology and the Education and Outreach programs. He regularly writes for a variety of online and print publications, including The Planetary Report and his blog, planetary.org. Learn more at RandomSpaceFact.com.