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.

Introduces space to young readers, including our solar system, other stars, the universe, and space travel.

Get up close and personal with Earth's nearest neighbors--Venus with its acid rainstorms, Saturn and its rings of ice, and the heart of it all, the Sun. Humans have always been fascinated by outer space and we're learning more about our solar system every day. Did you know that our Solar System was born from a cloud of cosmic dust? That Jupiter's red spot is really a raging storm? Join Sara, Jill, and their space-faring pets on a quest to learn more...

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.

"This book examines the solar system, including planets, black holes, meteorites, asteroids, the sun, other stars, and moons, as well as how those entities relate to each other"--Provided by publisher.

"Hold onto your hats With winds ten times stronger than Earth's most powerful hurricanes, Neptune reigns as the stormiest planet in the solar system. With . . . simple language, young readers will easily grasp early learning concepts"--Amazon.

Explore Mercury's size, atmosphere, temperature, gravity, orbits, Discovery Rupes, and Caloris Basin.

"A young scientist's guide to planetary bodies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery"--

An introduction to the planet Earth that provides facts, a craft activity, and a glossary.

Budding astronomers will learn about the life cycle of a star. They will read how stars differ and how our sun compares to some of these stars. Incredible, colorful photographs and thought-provoking text will ignite imaginations.