The Solar System — From Mercury to Neptune, a Space Picture Book
What makes the solar system so fascinating?
The solar system — the sun and its eight planets — is a space topic kids love most. Every planet is different in color, size, and character, which makes it endlessly exciting.
This book brings together all kinds of stories about the solar system (Mercury–Neptune), including the solar system's planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, and a solar system picture book.
Nature and science facts about the solar system
Mercury is the smallest and has extreme swings between day and night temperatures, while Venus is the hottest thanks to its thick atmosphere (about 464°C). Earth is the only planet with life, and Mars is the red planet. Jupiter is the largest, and Saturn has beautiful rings. Uranus spins on its side, and Neptune, the farthest planet, has strong winds.
What Tangobook's «The Solar System (Mercury–Neptune)» covers
Tangobook's «The Solar System» introduces the eight planets in order from closest to the sun, showing each one's color, size, and features at a child's level.
Fun ways to learn about the planets
Point out things like the order of the planets, the biggest planet (Jupiter), the rings (Saturn), and the red planet (Mars). Talking about "Which planet is the hottest?" together is a great place to start.
Parent guide — extending into observation and hands-on play
Memorize the order of the planets with a song or chant ("Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune"). Use balls and marbles to compare their sizes, and finding planets visible at night (Venus and Jupiter) makes it even more exciting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Which planet is the hottest?
A. Venus. The greenhouse effect of its thick carbon dioxide atmosphere pushes it to about 464°C, making it the hottest.
Q. How do you memorize the order of the planets?
A. Try a chant — Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Q. How can we enjoy it at home?
A. Sing a planet-order song, compare sizes with balls and marbles, and find Venus and Jupiter in the night sky.
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