Presents an introduction to the Moon, describing its composition, phases, rotation around the Earth, the effect of its gravity on Earth's waters, and the history of space flights to its surface.

In this lively and informative book, beginning readers will be introduced to the physical characteristics of stars - as well as the major stars in our solar system.

Have you ever seen a shooting star? What you really saw was a meteor! A meteor is actually a chunk of metallic or stony matter – called a meteoroid – that enters the earth's atmosphere from outer space. A comet, on the other hand, is a lump of ice and dust that periodically comes into the center of the solar system from somewhere in its outer reaches. Learn more about meteors and comets in this lively and informative book!

Introduces the sun, including information on its composition, the solar cycle, sunspots, and how it has been studied through history.

Learn basic facts about the planet Neptune and its place in the solar system.

Learn basic facts about the planet Mars and its place in the solar system.

Learn basic facts about the planet Saturn and its place in the solar system.