Early bird astronomy

This book describes the planet Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest planet in the solar system, after Jupiter. The text discusses Saturn's distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons and rings, and how scientists have learned about Saturn over time.

This books discusses Jupiter's distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons and rings, and how scientists have learned about Jupiter over time.

Presents information on Mercury, the planet closest to the sun, as it was photographed by the U.S. spacecraft, Mariner 10. Includes a glossary and "Mercury Quick Facts."

This book describes Neptune's most interesting features, its position in the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons, and how scientists have learned about it over time.

Discusses the surface features, atmosphere, orbit, moons, rings, and exploration of the planet Uranus.