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Learning about the sun, moon, planets, and stars / Sun, moon, planets, and stars Learning playground. Sun, moon, planets, and stars - Chicago, IL : World Book, ©2012. - 64 pages; colour illustrations; 28 cm. - Learning playground. .

Includes index.

What is the universe? -- A spinning world -- Draw an orbit -- What is the sun? -- Scaling the sun -- Why does the sun disappear at night? -- Eyes on the skies -- Where's your shadow? -- What are seasons? -- An eclipse of the sun -- What is the moon? -- What is the moon like? -- Why does the moon change shape? -- Phases of the moon -- What is the solar system? -- Mercury -- Venus -- Earth -- Mars -- Jupiter -- Saturn -- Uranus -- Neptune -- The moons of other planets -- Make a space mobile -- What are stars? -- Star pictures -- Planetarium at home -- Observing the night sky -- Tabletop telescope -- Exploring the universe -- Make rocket fuel.

"An activity-based volume that introduces early-level astronomy concepts, including the sun, moon, stars, and planets in our solar system. Features include a glossary, an additional resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780716602323 0716602326

LCCN: 2011004732

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Astronomy--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 523