The Solar System

The Solar System Synopsis

An illustrated children's guide to the Solar System filled with bite-sized, easy-to-remember facts about space

It's time to discover the solar system! Designed for ages 7-11, this brilliant guide is perfect for fact-hungry space cadets! With contributions from real astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, The Solar System: A Cosmic Adventure teaches kids all about the phenomena of the solar system through short explanations of the planets and fascinating facts, quizzes, and did-you-know features. Beautiful illustrations and bright accompanying graphics help children engage with science from a young age. 

Did you know?

• Neptune has the strongest winds in the Solar System, capable of blowing almost 10 times faster than the fastest cars we have on Earth!
• You could fit more than a million Earths within the Sun!
• The seasons on Mars last twice as long as they do on Earth!

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