With reflective clouds, Venus appears to be the brightest planet in the night sky. Young students will read about the discovery of Venus, its harsh environment, and the ways it has been explored.
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The sun radiates light, heat, and energy at the center of the solar system. Eager students will explore how the sun works and its relationship to Earth and the other planets.
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The planet Uranus has a bright blue-green color because of methane gas in its atmosphere. Young children will learn about the discovery of Uranus, how it has been explored, and why it is…
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Reaching speeds of up to 12 miles per hour, mambas are considered the world’s fastest snakes. Readers will see what mambas look like, where they call home, and why they are one of the…
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Mars is known as the red, rocky planet. It has many volcanoes, including the solar system’s largest one. Eager readers will learn about the physical features of Mars and its place in the solar system.
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The moon is the largest object in the night sky. Young readers will learn about the moon’s phases, surface, and how humans have explored our closest space neighbor.
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Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. It takes 165 Earth years to complete a single orbit! Young students will learn about the discovery of Neptune, its moons, and the information…
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Pluto is a dwarf planet with three known moons—Hydra, Nix, and Charon. Children will explore Pluto’s physical features, its position in the solar system, and why it is no longer considered a planet.
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Pythons can measure up to 30 feet long! Students will explore how pythons look, the environments in which they live, how they use senses to track prey, and how they can swallow large animals whole!
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Saturn has the largest and most complex ring system of any planet in the solar system. Young learners will read about Saturn’s discovery, its physical traits, and how the sixth planet in the…
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Have you ever seen a big truck on the highway? That is called a big rig. It transports many of the things we use in our everyday lives. Read about the different types of big rigs and how they
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After birth, it takes a kitten between seven and ten days to open its eyes. Soon after this, kittens develop quickly into very playful animals. Eager readers will see what kittens eat and how
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