People must go through difficult training to become astronauts. Kids will learn how astronauts prepare for life in space, complete their missions, and survive above the atmosphere.

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.

Saturn's rings have long sparked the curiosity of scientist and layperson alike. Readers will learn about Saturn and its place in the solar system and also what makes up its beautiful rings and how they came to be. Breathtaking illustrations accompany easy-to-follow text.

Describes the Sun as a star and as the center of the solar system, and discusses its core, sunspots, solar flares, the solar wind, eclipses, the role of the Sun in photosynthesis, and relate topics

"Space missions take years to plan. But they also take years to execute, so special robots are used to study deep space instead of astronauts. Pluto is so far away, the New Horizons probe took 10 years to get there! The main content describes the amazing technology used to build the probe as well as what tools it uses to study Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Informative sidebars introduce the scientist who discovered Pluto and other fascinating STEM information....

Presents information on Pluto and dwarf planets.

Earth is our home, but we are always discovering new and exciting facts about it and its place in the universe. Readers will learn how our planet was formed and how it has changed across the millennia. They will gain an understanding of just how it fits into our solar system.

Uranus, the ice giant, has an axis tilted nearly sideways. This peculiarity, and the possibility it may actually rain diamonds, will make it a fascinating subject for young astronomers. A handy and attractive reference on a distant planet.

Mercury, the cratered planet closest to our Sun, is a planet of extremes. It is the solar system's smallest planet, and it experiences extraordinary swings in temperature. Readers will learn these facts and many, many more. Sidebars and beautiful illustrations help keep the reader engaged.

"People use creative or inventive thinking to adapt the natural world to help them meet their needs or wants. All people use tools and technology in their life and jobs to solve problems. Space Cat and her pal Dog help readers understand simple and complex tools we all use every day."--