The Solar System

Explaining how the solar system works as the sun's family, this book describes the individual planets with their sometimes unique features and moons. Space debris such as comets and meteors are also touched upon. It is part of a series which takes a view of space from the Earth's surface. The facts in each book give space a dimension that the reader can follow easily whilst gaining a sense of distance and history. The simple sciences of space are expanded upon within the context of each book.