DK Eyewitness: Planets

Packed with stunning photography Eyewitness Planets explores Earth's neighborhood space and the Solar System.

Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of outer space in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of Earth and its neighborhood with this spectacular planetary guide. Children will be mesmerized by this eyewitness view from Mercury to Neptune of the rocky planets gas giants dwarf planets asteroids comets and other bodies that make up our Solar System.

This unique beautifully illustrated guide reveals the secrets of space examining the latest space exploration equipment and the scientists behind discoveries both ancient and new. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations discover where comets come from learn why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet and much more.

Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on planets, you can expect to find:

- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature.
- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.
- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Eyewitness Planets introduces the ultimate guide to our Earth's neighbors, exploring the bodies that make up our Solar System. Children can learn about the Asteroid Belt that runs between Mars and Jupiter, filled with small pieces of rock that were left over from when the planets were forming, the icy rings of Saturn, and the many moons of Jupiter. This all-encompassing Solar System guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents, and librarians.

So what's new?
 
Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

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