Overview
Saturn's rings are an amazing sight to see. Learn about Saturn's rings and other features of this fascinating planet.Simple text and photographs describe the planet Saturn.
Synopsis
Saturn's rings are an amazing sight to see. Learn about Saturn's rings and other features of this fascinating planet.
Kristin Harris - Children's Literature
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun. It is the second largest planet in the solar system. Rings of ice and rock orbit the planet. Saturn is much larger than the Earth, approximately ten times wider. Saturn has at least 31 moons. Saturn can be seen from Earth, it looks like a bright star. This book is a Level 1 reader. This series, "Exploring the Galaxy," features photographs and informational graphics about subject matter that has always interested kids of all ages. An illustration of the solar system is the first graphic, showing the planets and their orbits around the Sun. The Sun is identified with a halo of yellow light and an arrow. The subject of each volume is also identified by name and with an arrow. The series supports national science standards and includes a word count and glossary. Words and phrases are repeated to help early readers. Additional reading suggestions are included as well as a link to FactHound, an Internet research system. 2004, Capstone Press, Ages 4 to 7.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun. It is the second largest planet in the solar system. Rings of ice and rock orbit the planet. Saturn is much larger than the Earth, approximately ten times wider. Saturn has at least 31 moons. Saturn can be seen from Earth, it looks like a bright star. This book is a Level 1 reader. This series, "Exploring the Galaxy," features photographs and informational graphics about subject matter that has always interested kids of all ages. An illustration of the solar system is the first graphic, showing the planets and their orbits around the Sun. The Sun is identified with a halo of yellow light and an arrow. The subject of each volume is also identified by name and with an arrow. The series supports national science standards and includes a word count and glossary. Words and phrases are repeated to help early readers. Additional reading suggestions are included as well as a link to FactHound, an Internet research system. 2004, Capstone Press, Ages 4 to 7.— Kristin Harris