The Sideways Planet

The Sideways Planet
Author: Nancy Loewen
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1543595839

Which pole is north? Which pole is south? It's hard to tell on the sideways planet of Uranus. Explore the gas giant's strange position, its rings, moons, and more in this book about Uranus.

The Sideways Planet

The Sideways Planet
Author: Nancy Loewen
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1404839577

An introduction to the discovery and physical features of Uranus.

The Planets

The Planets
Author: Professor Brian Cox
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 822
Release: 2019-05-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0008313474

‘So staggering you go “whoa!” every few seconds’ Guardian ‘Really impressive’ Eamonn Holmes, ITV This Morning A companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series.

Uranus

Uranus
Author: Richard Hantula
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2002-08-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780836832433

Introduces the third largest known planet in the solar system.

13 Planets

13 Planets
Author: David A. Aguilar
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426307713

Profiles each of the planets in Earth's solar system, including Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, MakeMake, the sun, the Oort cloud, comets, and more.

Venus Revealed

Venus Revealed
Author: David H. Grinspoon
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Total Pages: 416
Release: 1997-01-05
Genre: Science
ISBN:

"Early robot probes sent by Russian and American scientists had given us some tantalizing but fragmentary glimpses of the surface and atmosphere, hinting at some of the most exotic conditions seen in the solar system. Magellan showed a planet full of beautiful landscapes, some eerily familiar and some completely unexpected - a world of active volcanoes, shining mountains, and even river valleys carved by torrents of flowing lava. Venus may once have had a wet, temperate, comfortable climate, much like Earth's. What happened to turn it into a hostile, burning, acid world? Our twin has important tales to tell us regarding several of Earth's most pressing environmental problems, including ozone destruction, global warming, and acid rain. In Venus Revealed, David Grinspoon makes a compelling case for comparative planetology as an important tool for gaining knowledge that is vital for our long-term survival on our own planet. He re-examines the uniqueness of our own Earth in light of the recent Magellan findings, while also raising the provocative questions: Did a runaway greenhouse effect transform Venus into the burning oven she is today? By treating Venus as a "controlled experiment," what can we learn from her that will help us survive on Earth? Grinspoon tackles these and other long-debated questions while explaining the incredible scientific advances made possible by the Magellan space probe."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

A Planet Is a Poem

A Planet Is a Poem
Author: Amanda West Lewis
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2024-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1525304720

An out-of-this-world poetic exploration of the wonders of our solar system. From a ballad of Earth and an ode to the sun to a villanelle for Venus and a sestina for Saturn, here are 14 original poems about planets and other bodies in our solar system. Each different poetic form reflects the object’s unique characteristics, and each poem is bursting with intriguing details sure to capture readers’ imaginations. Information about both the object and the poetic form accompanies each poem. This innovative, immersive and beautifully crafted book blends science and poetry to create something strikingly new. Readers will be enchanted.

Our Home Planet

Our Home Planet
Author: Nancy Loewen
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1404839518

Describes Earth, discussing its position, composition, rotation, moon, and capacity to support life.

Falling Over Sideways

Falling Over Sideways
Author: Jordan Sonnenblick
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545863260

A girl navigates the chaos of eighth grade while handling a family tragedy in this funny and honest novel by the author of Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie. Claire’s life is a joke . . . but she’s not laughing. While her friends seem to be leaping forward, she's dancing in the same place. The mean girls at school are living up to their mean name, and there’s a boy, Ryder, who’s just as bad, if not worse. And at home, nobody’s really listening to her—if anything, they seem to be more in on the joke than she is. Then into all of this (not-very-funny-to-Claire) comedy comes something intense and tragic—while her dad is talking to her at the kitchen table, he falls over with a medical emergency. Suddenly the joke has become very serious—and the only way Claire, her family, and her friends are going to get through it is if they can find a way to make it funny again. Praise for Falling Over Sideways “It’s a powerful and profound look at a family coping with unexpected change.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Authentic, funny, dramatic, fantastic.” —Kirkus Reviews “[Sonnenblick]does an exceedingly good job developing his adolescent characters . . . I would highly recommend this novel for any collection serving a middle school audience.” —School Library Journal

Meet the Planets

Meet the Planets
Author: John McGranaghan
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2011-02-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1607188694

Presents an introduction to the Solar System and the physical features of the eight planets that revolve around the Sun, in a text that includes learning activities.