Uranus: The Sideways Planet

by Bruce Betts

Overview

With seasons that last for decades, Uranus is a planet of extremes. Young readers explore the seventh planet from the Sun through fun facts, tables, and colorful photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798765628676
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Dr. Bruce Betts is Chief Scientist and LightSail Program Manager for The Planetary Society, the world's largest space interest group. Dr. Betts is a planetary scientist who earned a B.S. in physics and math and an M.S. in Applied Physics from Stanford and a Ph.D. in Planetary Science with a minor in Geology from Caltech. He spent several years with San Juan Institute/Planetary Science Institute as a Research Scientist, and later Senior Research Scientist. Dr. Betts is the author of Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes! He regularly writes for The Planetary Society member magazine The Planetary Report, and on his blog on planetary.org.