Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
Planetary geologist Dr. Bethany Ehlmann, in her cartoon superhero scientist persona of Dr. E, together with her sidekick Rover, jets out into space to reveal cool trivia, simple experiments, and awesome new technology NASA scientists are using to study the geology of other planets, dwarf planets, and moons.
3) Space
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduces space to young readers, including our solar system, other stars, the universe, and space travel.
4) The planets
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the eight planets and one dwarf planet in Earth's solar system.
5) Uranus
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduces the planet Uranus and its physical characteristics of clouds, gases and liquid, and information on the size of this planet.
7) Earth
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces the planet Earth and its physical characteristics including land and water, and it's ability to sustain life to people, animals, and plants.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Meet Earth. Planet Awesome! And your awesome home! Actually, Earth is home to all the plants and all the animals in the solar system, including nearly eight billion people. Humans have accidentally moved Earth's climate change into the fast lane, and she need your help to put on the brakes. Earthlings need Earth, and Earth needs Earthlings, so let's save Earth together!
9) Mars
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduces the planet Mars and its physical characteristics including its rocky geography, its air and weather, and information on how scientists study this planet.
10) Mercury
Author
Language
English
Description
Mercury can be as hot as an oven or as cold as a freezer. Learn more about this rocky planet.
11) Neptune
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduces the planet Neptune and its physical characteristics of gases and clouds, along with its many moons.
12) Venus
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduces the planet Venus and its physical characteristics including its many volcanoes, craters, and hot temperatures.
13) Saturn
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduces the planet Saturn and its physical characteristics of gases and clouds, its many moons, and information on the rings that surround the planet.
14) Mercury
Author
Language
English
Description
An illustrated introduction to the planet Mercury, covering first sightings, charting the solar system, Mercury and Earth, and more.
19) Dwarf Planets
Author
Language
English
Description
Briefly explores some of the history of the discovery of dwarf planets like Pluto, discussing why they are not classed as regular planets and describing their unique features. Includes a glossary.
20) Moving to Mars
Author
Language
English
Description
Mars likes peace and quiet and is not happy when unexpected visitors show up, but slowly realizing he does not want to be alone, he reaches out to other planets and satellites while waiting patiently for human company.