Simple rhyming text describes stars and the planets of our solar system.

Takes readers on an interplanetary tour from the sun to the ever-mysterious Mars, and then, thanks to the Voyager missions, to the planets beyond.

"The Cat in the Hat, Sally, and Nick visit each of the planets in this book based on an episode of the PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!"--

Introduces the solar system and its nine planets. Includes directions for making two models: one showing relative sizes of the planets and the other, their relative distances from the sun.

Describes the sun and each planet of the solar system and introduces concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation.

Presents information on Earth, the third planet from the sun.

"A light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon and its history in relation to earth--told from the perspective of the moon itself!"--

"Three, two, one...liftoff! Blast into space and take a trip that is out of this world! The incredible features of the Universe are portrayed through one hundred facts, fantastic illustrations, and fun cartoons. Learn what it's like to be an astronaut, find out what planets are made of, and discover how stars are born." - from the book jacket

Insiders -- a visually groundbreaking, state-of-the-art nonfiction series that outshines Eyewitness and Discoveries. This stunning new series offers an inside look into twelve riveting subjects, beginning with Dinosaurs, Egypt, Oceans, and Space. Expertly written, each book will feature an arresting design, complete with dynamic, multi-layered CGI and 3-D model imagery that is complemented by fascinating, up-to-date information presented in a user-friendly...