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Our Solar System: An Exploration of Planets, Moons, Asteroids, and Other Mysteries of Space
Suit up for an expedition into the mysteries of our amazing solar system and beyond
The universe is huge. With more than 100 billion galaxies and billions of orbiting astronomical bodies, there’s so much to learn. Rocket through the cosmos, and discover everything there is to know about our exciting and mysterious solar system!
From the bright, burning sun to the icy Kuiper Belt, this easy reference guide is packed with fascinating facts about the terrestrial planets, gas giants, and dwarf planets, plus other orbiting astronomical bodies such as satellites and asteroids. Then, explore further into the unknown as you learn about mysterious bodies such as comets and clouds, and how much more we have to discover!
Our Solar System
Fact-filled flight—Learn all about the astronomical bodies in our solar system with profiles covering size, distance from the sun, the length of each year, and more. Tiny but mighty—Enjoy a detailed look at the smaller bodies in our solar system such as dwarf planets, satellites, asteroids, and the objects in the Kuiper Belt and the Oort cloud. Out-of-this-world photos—Get up close and personal with real, vibrant photos of our very special solar system.
Rocket through the cosmos and explore the many mysteries of our magnificent solar system!
The universe is huge. With more than 100 billion galaxies and billions of orbiting astronomical bodies, there’s so much to learn. Rocket through the cosmos, and discover everything there is to know about our exciting and mysterious solar system!
From the bright, burning sun to the icy Kuiper Belt, this easy reference guide is packed with fascinating facts about the terrestrial planets, gas giants, and dwarf planets, plus other orbiting astronomical bodies such as satellites and asteroids. Then, explore further into the unknown as you learn about mysterious bodies such as comets and clouds, and how much more we have to discover!
Our Solar System
Fact-filled flight—Learn all about the astronomical bodies in our solar system with profiles covering size, distance from the sun, the length of each year, and more. Tiny but mighty—Enjoy a detailed look at the smaller bodies in our solar system such as dwarf planets, satellites, asteroids, and the objects in the Kuiper Belt and the Oort cloud. Out-of-this-world photos—Get up close and personal with real, vibrant photos of our very special solar system.
Rocket through the cosmos and explore the many mysteries of our magnificent solar system!
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184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 6, 2020
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November 28, 2020
This summer I sat outside in our backyard and enjoyed watching a meteor shower and then looking at all the bright shinies in the night sky with renewed interest. “They got an app for that”, but I wanted more. When did Pluto cease to be a planet? What in blazes is the Kuiper Belt? My last concentrated study of astronomy was a handful of decades ago and, frankly, my focus has been on terra firma in the meantime so I missed all the discoveries up in the stars. I needed a good catch-me up that didn’t involve a door-stopper sized read.
I spotted this astronomy book, Our Solar System, aimed at six-graders and thought it was apropos since it was my sixth grade teacher who introduced me to astronomy and got me excited about space and space travel. I had barely read the introduction when I knew Reichley’s book was going to suit me just fine.
Our Solar System takes mind-blowing and oft times tedious data and unpacks the infinite aspects of space for a finite mind. She brushes over origins and historical discovery enough to get one in the ballpark and then delves into the sun, the inner solar system, and then the outer solar system. Good graphics and charts, succinct and informative explanations make her tour of space in our solar system engaging and fascinating. I soon grasped what an Astronomical Unit, AU, was, reminded how far a light year was, what exploration and telescopes have been in recent use, and the classification, composition and components of our star, the planets and moons, asteroids and other objects that have been noted and studied in our system.
I knew Pluto got downgraded from planet status, but my head in sand routine left me amazed that there was a new classification, dwarf planet, that also contained four others- two in the inner system and part of the asteroid belt between Mars and Saturn. I also got gobsmocked over two outer system belts and other fascinating phenomena about old or heretofore undiscovered moons and asteroids. I had no idea a few of those moons out there were spewing moisture or were in composition much like earth among other new-to-me facts. And, the photos included from some of the more recent space explorations were jaw-dropping.
So, whether you want to put a middle-schooler onto astronomy or as an adult reacquaint yourself with what is out there, this factual, but engaging approach to the subject is definitely the way to go. Highly recommend!
My thanks to Callisto Publishing for providing a copy of the book to read in exchange for an honest review.
I spotted this astronomy book, Our Solar System, aimed at six-graders and thought it was apropos since it was my sixth grade teacher who introduced me to astronomy and got me excited about space and space travel. I had barely read the introduction when I knew Reichley’s book was going to suit me just fine.
Our Solar System takes mind-blowing and oft times tedious data and unpacks the infinite aspects of space for a finite mind. She brushes over origins and historical discovery enough to get one in the ballpark and then delves into the sun, the inner solar system, and then the outer solar system. Good graphics and charts, succinct and informative explanations make her tour of space in our solar system engaging and fascinating. I soon grasped what an Astronomical Unit, AU, was, reminded how far a light year was, what exploration and telescopes have been in recent use, and the classification, composition and components of our star, the planets and moons, asteroids and other objects that have been noted and studied in our system.
I knew Pluto got downgraded from planet status, but my head in sand routine left me amazed that there was a new classification, dwarf planet, that also contained four others- two in the inner system and part of the asteroid belt between Mars and Saturn. I also got gobsmocked over two outer system belts and other fascinating phenomena about old or heretofore undiscovered moons and asteroids. I had no idea a few of those moons out there were spewing moisture or were in composition much like earth among other new-to-me facts. And, the photos included from some of the more recent space explorations were jaw-dropping.
So, whether you want to put a middle-schooler onto astronomy or as an adult reacquaint yourself with what is out there, this factual, but engaging approach to the subject is definitely the way to go. Highly recommend!
My thanks to Callisto Publishing for providing a copy of the book to read in exchange for an honest review.
November 23, 2020
The educational content in this is good & laid out in short bites which is great. The problem, & it's a big one, is that there are not enough photos. By not enough, I mean there are hardly any at all. For young minds, images help hold interest which also helps kids retain info. It looks like a much nicer book on the product page than it actually is in the hand. I'd like to get everyone off their darn devices & into more books. I was hoping this would be one of those books, but while enjoyable, it really could have been better. It needs more visual appeal.
May 6, 2021
A middle school science teacher wrote this book, but it goes beyond middle school level in its thoroughness. I not only got information about the planets, moons, and asteroids in our solar system, but I learned some geology (silicates) and marine science (tidal locking) and much more! This is an excellent book for a kid (or adult) interested in our solar system!
March 8, 2024
So Informative!
I loved this book. I was aware that my knowledge of the solar system was sadly lacking and have been looking for a remedy to this; I found it in this book. Easy to read and understand, written in a way that supports retention of the clear facts presented. I recommend this book to you.
I loved this book. I was aware that my knowledge of the solar system was sadly lacking and have been looking for a remedy to this; I found it in this book. Easy to read and understand, written in a way that supports retention of the clear facts presented. I recommend this book to you.
January 6, 2023
Out of this world!
This is a fantastic introduction to the solar system, with engaging writing and clear explanations - plus some beautiful photos of the planets and moons. Great for children interested in astronomy, and for adults too.
This is a fantastic introduction to the solar system, with engaging writing and clear explanations - plus some beautiful photos of the planets and moons. Great for children interested in astronomy, and for adults too.
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