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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.
2) Space
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Introduces space to young readers, including our solar system, other stars, the universe, and space travel.
3) Uranus
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Introduces the planet Uranus and its physical characteristics of clouds, gases and liquid, and information on the size of this planet.
4) The planets
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Through simple text and color photographs, explores planets in our solar system. Includes a glossary and resources for further information.
5) Earth
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Introduces the planet Earth and its physical characteristics including land and water, and it's ability to sustain life to people, animals, and plants.
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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!
8) Earth
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This book discusses the orbit, atmosphere, and surface features of Earth, and explains the conditions that make life possible on the planet.
9) Mars
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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
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Mercury can be as hot as an oven or as cold as a freezer. Learn more about this rocky planet.
11) Neptune
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Introduces the planet Neptune and its physical characteristics of gases and clouds, along with its many moons.
12) Moons
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Presents information on moons, including their composition, orbits, types, reflection of the sun's light, and influence on tides. Includes an activity, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
13) Venus
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Introduces the planet Venus and its physical characteristics including its many volcanoes, craters, and hot temperatures.
14) The sun
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Simple text and color photographs depict the sun's properties, place in the galaxy, and importance to Earth. Includes a glossary and further resources.
16) Saturn
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Introduces the planet Saturn and its physical characteristics of gases and clouds, its many moons, and information on the rings that surround the planet.
17) XO, Exoplanet
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When Jupiter notices a planet circling a far star, he enlists the other planets in our solar system to send a letter, but soon there is a disagreement on which, exactly, is the exoplanet.