The Planets

The Planets will captivate students as it explores planets in our local ‘space neighbourhood’ and in the wider solar system.
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The planets were formed billions of years ago from gas and dust.This exciting book explains why Planets look as they do, their distinctive features in the sky and the best way to view them from Earth.

Special features:
• ‘Planet facts’
• spectacular annotated photographs and diagrams
• tips on the best way to watch planets.
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Contents:

Sky Watching
The planets
What are the planets?
What do the planets look like from Earth
What are the planets made of?
What are the conditions like on and around the rocky planets?
What are the conditions like on and around the gas giants
Do the planets move?
How do the planets effect Earth?
What’ is the future for the planets?
What is the best way to planet watch?