Children’s Planet Books (+ Space Unit Study)

Featuring all-new 3D models built using data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency, The Planets is an awe-inspiring journey through the Solar System, from Earth to Mars and beyond.

Viewed layer by layer, planets and other objects in the Solar System are taken out of the night sky and presented on a white background, revealing every detail of their surface and internal anatomy in astonishing detail.

Looking at planets, the Sun, hundreds of moons and thousands of asteroids and comets, The Planets includes timelines that chronicle all major Space missions, right up to the latest Mars rovers, and infographics that present fascinating facts about all planets and the Solar System in a fresh new way.

First, Pluto left. Then it came back, along with Ceres and Eris…and now Haumea and MakeMake, too! The recent actions of the International Astronomical Union have put every solar system book out of date.

In response, National Geographic joins forces with David Aguilar of the Harvard Smithsonian Astronomical Observatory to revise our 2008 book — and to update young readers on the high-interest topic of space.

Using simple text and spectacular photorealistic computer art by the author, this book profiles all 13 planets in their newly created categories — plus the sun, the Oort Cloud, comets, and other worlds being discovered. 

Blast off with the LEGO minifigures through our solar system and beyond! See incredible stars and planets and find out the latest space facts — from water on Mars to Planet X.

The LEGO minifigures put the fun into facts. You’ll find great LEGO building ideas, too!

A terrific introduction to the world of planets, moons, and stars including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.

Fun, photographic nonfiction at its best, from the authors of the successful Question and Answer series.

Scholastic True or False is a science series in a fun question-and-answer format aimed at 2nd and 3rd graders.

Distinguished astronomer and writer Dr. Jacqueline Mitton takes us on a fascinating tour of the planets of our Solar System, taking into account all the latest reclassifications of the heavens.

A lyrical, poetic text explores the features of the planets and compares them to the gods of old who are their namesakes.

Though many of the planets were named long before we had good scientific information about them, Mitton draws readers attention to some amazing coincidences. 

Do you know that you live in a galaxy so big you are but a speck in its total existence?

This beautiful picture book features the magnificent solar system and its planets.

Here, you will learn about all the planets and the characteristics that make life possible or impossible in them.

Presenting the latest exciting findings on space exploration and research and cutting-edge, spectacular views of the universe that technology is bringing back to Earth, all in one ultimate reference book.

Authored by David A. Aguilar of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, the National Geographic Space Encyclopedia is ideal for the family bookshelf, providing both accessible information for school reports and compelling reading on the mysteries beyond our world.

Take a trip through the solar system and discover what¹s really up in the sky!

Packed with fascinating facts about planets, comets, asteroids and more, Planets is a galaxy of fun for young astronomers… and everybody who gazes at the night sky!

Create your own universe and solar system with reusable stickers of the planets, asteroids, galaxies, and comets!