Introduces basic concepts about outer space, from the sun and the moon to the planets and space exploration.

"In this adaptation of the traditional nursery rhyme, an astronaut swallows the Moon and other celestial objects, while two children ask questions about the Solar System and outer space."--

"People, children especially, have been baffled, bewildered, and even outraged by the fact that Pluto is no longer called a planet. Through whimsical artwork and an entertaining dialog format, this book explains why this is so. Providing a history of the small, icy world from its discovery and naming to its recent reclassification, this book presents a fascinating look at how scientists organize and class our solar system as they gain new insights...

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.

"An introduction to the two biggest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, including what they are made of, their features such as rings and moons, and space probes that have visited the planets"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text introduce the sun and its features.

Chronicles the origin and discovery of Uranus, Neptune, and their moons and discusses explorations and composition of these distant gas giants.

Simple rhyming text describes stars and the planets of our solar system.

Explains how certain animals use their feet to help them survive, including a gray wolf, barn owl, and mountain goat.

This field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky. Readers will gain a greater understanding about how to spot these things, including constellations and objects in our solar system. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.