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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.
3) Space
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Introduces space to young readers, including our solar system, other stars, the universe, and space travel.
4) Planets
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Provides an overview of the eight planets, various space phenomena such as moons and asteroids, and the technology humans use to explore and study space. Includes a timeline and critical thinking questions.
5) 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.
6) 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.
8) Mercury
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An illustrated introduction to the planet Mercury, covering first sightings, charting the solar system, Mercury and Earth, and more.
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Readers will find out about the other planets that scientists have discovered through accessible text, fact boxes, and photographs. They will be introduced to scientific tools including the Kepler telescope, which has assisted in locating many planets outside of our solar system.
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"Readers will want to grab a telescope and explore the night skies after finishing this overview of our solar system. Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton proposed...
15) Dwarf Planets
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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.