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.

Mars, our red neighbor, has captivated star-gazers' interest for thousands of years. And today we can explore it with rovers and probes. Beautiful photographs and illustrations present a history of Mars and its place in the solar system and will ignite a love of astronomy in young readers.

Because Neptune is so distant, it has been hard to study. This book introduces readers to the mysterious planet farthest from our Sun. Its composition, features, and history, as well as its hostile environment, are explained. The many beautiful illustrations will draw in reluctant readers and budding astronomers alike.

The Sun is indispensable to our survival on Earth. It is also the hub of the solar system. Readers will explore the closest star to Earth and learn about its layers, its nuclear reactions, and its likely life cycle. Phenomena such as solar flares are depicted in spectacular illustrations.