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Can you really catch a shooting star? Why is our galaxy called "the Milky Way"? Is Pluto just a comic-book character? The solar system is a big place with lots of big questions still to be answered. But now you can get a glimpse at what scientists know -- without even having to leave the planet Find out about asteroids, meteoroids, and craters. Learn how to safely watch a solar eclipse. Discover what makes each planet special and why Earth stands apart from the others. Kenneth C. Davis dispels many myths about the vast beyond in Don't Know Much About(R) The Solar System. His question-and-answer format, accompanied by riddles and humorous illustrations, make learning about the solar system an out-of-this-world experience
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:006028613X
ISBN13:9780060286132
Release Date:July 2001
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.8" x 10.0"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 3
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Great information
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
The illustrations and photos are terrific. It is jam packed with information.
Very good
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Nice book for a teaching your kids.
Any space buff will have fun with this book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
My six year old and 11 year old fact nuts sat spellbound for an hour and a half as I read this book with them, and it kept my interest as well. The fun but factual text is interspersed with cute cartoons that my six year old enjoyed, and which helped fix certain ideas in all of our memories. The only drawback...they wouldn't let me stop reading it! I can't wait to try out Don't Know Much About Geography.
An Out of this World Experience.....
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Do you know how old the universe is, why our galaxy is called the Milky Way, or why Venus is the smartest planet in the night sky? Do you know how far away outer space really is, if you could stand on Jupiter, or catch a shooting star? The answer to these and many other similar questions, can be found in Kenneth Davis' marvelous, fact filled, Don't Know Much About the Solar System. This is a book chock full of interesting information, fun facts and trivia and history about the universe, galaxy, solar system, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, comets, stars, space exploration and astronomy. Mr Davis' text is written in an easy to read, question and answer, conversational style and complemented by Pedro Martin's humorous and engaging illustrations, that just add to the fun. Perfect for youngsters 8-12, Don't Know Much About the Solar System whets the appetite and leaves kids running to the library for more. So find out if there are aliens living on Mars, and enjoy!
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