Mercury

by Jody S. Rake

Overview

The smallest planet in our solar system is also the closest to the sun. That means on Mercury, one year is just 88 days long! Discover more facts about the small but mighty Mercury.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977148018
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Planets in Our Solar System
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

The Sun's Nearest Neighbor 4

Speedy Mercury 8

A Rocky Planet 14

Hot and Cold 18

Short Years and Long Days 24

When to See Mercury 28

Fast Facts 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

The series provides basic introductions and key facts about each planet in Earth’s solar system; Contains the latest information on planets, including probe observations; Appropriately leveled text perfect for first science reports