Synopsis
Presents information about the largest planet in our solar system and its moons.
Children's Literature
Jupiter is by far the largest planet in our solar system. In fact, if the other eight planets in the solar system were combined they would be about half the size of Jupiter. A gaseous planet, Jupiter is surrounded by a toxic atmosphere of methane and hydrogen. Jupiter is a planet with a magnetic field far stronger than that of Earth. Jupiter also has numerous moons, some of which are larger than Pluto. A giant red spot adorns Jupiter's surface. Rather than a decoration, that red spot is a huge hurricane-like storm that has raged on the planet for centuries. Author Gregory Vogt traces these, and many others, facts regarding the giant planet known as Jupiter. Vogt takes a complicated subject such as Jupiter and presents it in a manner that will be readily approachable for children. Vogt, who has authored many other selections in "The Galaxy" series to which this book belongs once again provides a workable scientific text for younger readers. The text is enhanced by a fine selection of photographs that show Jupiter and its moons. This is a one of the better books in this fine series and one that readers will gain from. 2000, Bridgestone Books, Romaneck