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1) Mercury
Author
Pub. Date
1992
Lexile measure
1160L
Physical Desc
21 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Author
Lexile measure
IG 790L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the planet Mercury as the fastest planet in the solar system and demonstrates that its orbital path is shaped like an egg. Explains that Mercury is closest to the sun, has no atmosphere, and moves from a very high temperature to one that is very low. Notes that only one spacecraft has flown by Mercury, in 1974 and 1975, and another trip has been planned for 2011.
3) Mercury
Author
Series
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn basic facts about the planet Mercury and its place in the solar system.
4) Mercury
Author
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
610L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title will teach readers about the very hot, closest planet to the sun, Mercury, and includes information like how Mercury is the fastest moving planet in our solar system.
5) Mercury
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, surface features, and exploration of the planet Mercury.
6) Mercury
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes Mercury, including its history, its composition, and its role in the solar system"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
2014.
Lexile measure
600L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to Mercury, learns about the harsh conditions on the rocky planet, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Mercury vs. Earth fact chart, and glossary"--
11) Rocky planets
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Our solar system is made up of the millions of objects in the sky above us, including the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets. This book examines the four planets closest to the Sun, known as the rocky planets. All four planets are described with facts about their atmospheres, landscapes, orbits, and Fun Facts that give additional information about each of these rocky planets! This book will allow students to use observations of the Sun, Moon, and stars...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016].
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the planet Mercury, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Mercury, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration" --
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to Mercury and Venus for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
14) The Solar system
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2010.
Lexile measure
580L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? In this book, you'll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts about the Solar System." -- Page [4] of cover.
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