
The Solar System Reference for Teens
A Fascinating Guide to Our Planets, Moons, Space Programs, and More
Dr. Bruce Betts(Author)
Callisto Teens (Publisher)
Published on 21. June 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
194 pages
978-1-63878-738-9 (ISBN)
Description
Take a tour of our solar system with this guide for teens ages 12 to 16
From the moons of Jupiter to the surface of Mars, our solar system is home to a multitude of wild, weird worlds. Crack open this solar system book and embark on a journey through space as you meet key figures in history, explore careers in astronomy, uncover some of the solar system's biggest mysteries, and more.
Tons of images-Bring celestial objects into focus through more than 160 images, illustrations, and diagrams that provide a close-up look into our solar system and how it works. Fascinating facts-Did you know the Moon gets farther from Earth each year at about the same rate that your fingernails grow? Discover all sorts of awe-inspiring facts about our solar system's planets, moons, and more. Exciting exploration-Learn about important historical achievements and technological developments-including missions to different parts of the solar system-and get tips for your own stargazing sessions. Explore all the cool stuff in our solar system with this accessible reference guide for teens.
From the moons of Jupiter to the surface of Mars, our solar system is home to a multitude of wild, weird worlds. Crack open this solar system book and embark on a journey through space as you meet key figures in history, explore careers in astronomy, uncover some of the solar system's biggest mysteries, and more.
Tons of images-Bring celestial objects into focus through more than 160 images, illustrations, and diagrams that provide a close-up look into our solar system and how it works. Fascinating facts-Did you know the Moon gets farther from Earth each year at about the same rate that your fingernails grow? Discover all sorts of awe-inspiring facts about our solar system's planets, moons, and more. Exciting exploration-Learn about important historical achievements and technological developments-including missions to different parts of the solar system-and get tips for your own stargazing sessions. Explore all the cool stuff in our solar system with this accessible reference guide for teens.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Callisto Media Inc.
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 to 16 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
548 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63878-738-9 (9781638787389)
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Bruce Betts
The Solar System Reference for Teens
A Fascinating Guide to Our Planets, Moons, Space Programs, and More
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06/2022
Callisto Teens
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DR. BRUCE BETTS is a planetary scientist who loves teaching people about planets, space, and the night sky in fun and entertaining ways. He is the chief scientist for the world's largest space interest group, The Planetary Society, where he heads both the Science and Technology and the Education and Outreach programs. He regularly writes for a variety of online and print publications, including The Planetary Report and his blog, planetary.org. Learn more at RandomSpaceFact.com.