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Product Description Suit up for an expedition into the mysteries of our amazing solar system and beyond The universe is huge. With more than 100 billion galaxies and billions of orbiting astronomical bodies, there’s so much to learn. Rocket through the cosmos, and discover everything there is to know about our exciting and mysterious solar system! From the bright, burning sun to the icy Kuiper Belt, this easy reference guide is packed with fascinating facts about the terrestrial planets, gas giants, and dwarf planets, plus other orbiting astronomical bodies such as satellites and asteroids. Then, explore further into the unknown as you learn about mysterious bodies such as comets and clouds, and how much more we have to discover! Our Solar System includes: Fact-filled flight―Learn all about the astronomical bodies in our solar system with profiles covering size, distance from the sun, the length of each year, and more. Tiny but mighty―Enjoy a detailed look at the smaller bodies in our solar system such as dwarf planets, satellites, asteroids, and the objects in the Kuiper Belt and the Oort cloud. Out-of-this-world photos―Get up close and personal with real, vibrant photos of our very special solar system. Rocket through the cosmos and explore the many mysteries of our magnificent solar system! Review “Lisa Reichley has a knack for taking a potentially complex idea of outer space and simplifying it. Whether the book is used as a full text or a quick guide for information, it fills both needs.” ―Stephen J. Schrag M.Ed., Head of Quakertown Christian School“Hidden among the stars and planets are some of the deepest mysteries of our world. In Our Solar System, the author explores some of those mysteries. Through questions, clear and precise explanations, historical perspectives, and recent advancements the reader will have a better understanding of the vastness of the universe.” ―Harry Anselmo, Retired Middle School Science Teacher and Board Member of Montgomery County (PA) Science Teachers Association“This book is out of this world! Lisa has packed it with great information for students and adults. A real go-to place for the astronomer in all of us!” ―Richard Close, Director of Outreach, Delaware Valley Science Fairs About the Author LISA REICHLEY has more than 12 years of experience teaching middle-school science. She lives with her husband, Zeke, and their three children in a cottage they built from a kit. Lisa is an avid Science Fair sponsor who has taken middle-school students as far as the national level.