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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Dwarf planets are smaller than planets and can be found throughout the solar system. So far, five dwarf
planets have been officially recognized. Scientists think there may be hundreds more dwarf planets in the solar system. Learn these facts and more in Dwarf Planets, an Exploring Our Solar System book.
2) Jupiter
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The fifth planet from the Sun, Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Jupiter is a giant planet made up of swirling gases and powerful winds. Learn these facts and more in Jupiter, an Exploring Our Solar System book.
3) Saturn
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The sixth planet from the Sun, Saturn is known for its rings. These rings can be seen from Earth using
a telescope. Saturn also has dozens of moons, including the only moon in the solar system known to
have a thick atmosphere. Learn these facts and more in Saturn, an Exploring Our Solar System book.
4) Mars
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Describes the planet Mars and its relationship to our solar system. Simple facts about the Red Planet such as its orbit, atmosphere, and terrain are also included.
5) Venus
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The second planet from the Sun, Venus is the closest planet to Earth. Venus is almost the same size as Earth, but the two planets are actually very different. Learn these facts and more in Venus, an Exploring Our Solar System book.
6) Neptune
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The eighth planet from the Sun, Neptune is a cold, giant planet in the farthest reaches of the solar system. Neptune is known for its blue color, strong storms, and deep atmosphere. Learn these facts and more in Neptune, an Exploring Our Solar System book.
7) Mercury
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The planet closest to the Sun, Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system. Nicknamed the "Swift Planet," it orbits the Sun faster than any other planet. Mercury is known for its extreme heat and steep cliffs. Learn these facts and more in Mercury, an Exploring Our Solar System book.
8) Uranus
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The seventh planet from the Sun, Uranus is known for its mysterious liquid ocean and gases that give
it a blue-green glow. Uranus has 27 known moons. Learn these facts and more in Uranus, an Exploring
Our Solar System book.
9) Earth
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The third planet from the Sun, Earth is the only planet known to support life. Nicknamed the "Blue Planet,"
Earth has a unique mix of air, water, and land unlike anything else scientists have seen on other planets.
Learn these facts and more in Earth, an Exploring Our Solar System book.
10) Uranus
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!"--
11) Neptune
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Far off Neptune holds many mysteries! Its great distance from the sun makes it the coldest planet in the solar system. Discover the secrets of this chilly, blue ice giant that was named after the sea"--
12) Jupiter
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Everything about Jupiter is big! Its size is big. Even its storms are big! Get the big and small facts about this gas giant that can be seen glowing in the night sky"--
13) Saturn
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Saturn is famous for its rings. This very windy planet has another claim to fame, it has the most moons of all eight planets! Discover more amazing facts about the sixth planet in the solar system!"--
14) Earth
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The only planet to support life, Earth has a lot going for it. Think you know everything there is to know about our home planet? Think again. Discover more about the blue planet we call home.
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What's in the Red Planet and why is it the subject of so many explorations? Open this book and your child will find out on his/her own. Learning through pictures is a much more effective way of absorbing information because they taps into your child's interest. Pictures fuel your child's imagination and creativity. Secure a copy for your child today!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The sun is the closest star to Earth. Not only does it give us warmth and light, its light becomes food for plants, helping them grow. Readers discover this and other fun facts about the center of our solar system through accessible text. What does the sun look like up close? Readers find out with the help of diagrams and full-color photographs in this engaging volume, which enhances current science curriculum requirements.
17) Saturn
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English
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Study the planets and the stars with the help of this very depictive educational book. This book captures the need for visuals in order for a young child to be interested in the subject. Learning through more photos and select texts would help a child better absorb and retain information. So go ahead and grab a copy today!
18) Earth
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The Earth is our home plane. It is the only planet in the solar system with documented life. One way of raising awareness about its importance would be through education. Self-paced education with the help of this educational book is recommended because more knowledge is absorbed without pressuring a child to learn. Keep a copy of this book starting today!
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The third largest planet in our solar system, Uranus, is the farthest planet in our solar system that can still be seen without a telescope! This planet is not only different in the way it looks, but also the way it spins! Unlike other planets, Uranus spins completely sideways. Young readers will want to take a coat on this freezing adventure, as they jump into what we know about this planet. With approachable text, even the most reluctant readers...
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Gas giants are massive planets that are made of mostly helium and hydrogen gas. The massive planets are bigger than many of the other planets in our solar system, and the biggest of them all is Jupiter! Not only is Jupiter the biggest gas giant, it's also the biggest planet in our solar system. Young astronauts will love learning the mysteries of this strange planet while comparing it to our own home world. With photographs pared with approachable...