Planet Name: Saturn
Named For: The Roman god of agriculture and wealth, who happened to be Jupiter's father
Size: 74,897 miles in diameter, 9 times bigger than Earth
Moons: 146 moons have been officially identified... so far
Rings: 7 rings have been discovered and named A, B, C, D, E, F, and G
Temperature: Average temperature is -220 degrees Fahrenheit
Distance from the Sun: 886 million miles
Distance from Earth: 793 million miles
Number of Earth Days It Takes to Orbit the Sun: 10,756
Curious about Saturn by
What's with those huge rings? Spark kids' natural curiosity about planets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Saturn. A great choice for self-selection and early reports, this question-and-answer book covers Saturn's appearance and features, plus missions to the planet. A Quick Facts chart provides fast facts while simple infographics support visual learners. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index. Perfect for curious kids in early elementary grades.
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Cassini by
Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Cassini-Huygens space probe, and its mission to explore the gas giant Saturn. Important details include the probe's construction, its launch, the landing of the Huygens probe on Saturn's moon Titan, and Cassini's continuing mission to unlock the secrets of Saturn's rings and other unique features. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Saturn by
Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Saturn! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes the ringed planet so special. Explore its many moons, stormy skies, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Saturn is famous for its rings. This very windy planet has another claim to fame, it has the most moons of all eight planets! Discover more amazing facts about the sixth planet in the solar system!
Saturn and Its Rings - Astronomy for Kids Books Grade 4 - Children's Astronomy & Space Books by
Identify the characteristics that make Saturn unique in the entire solar system. This educational book contains pieces of information that would aid in the proper identification of the size and composition of Saturn. A discussion of its rings is also included. Best of all, the information included in this book has been packaged specifically for fourth graders. Grab a copy today.
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Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Cassini-Huygens space probe, and its mission to explore the gas giant Saturn. Important details include the probe's construction, its launch, the landing of the Huygens probe on Saturn's moon Titan, and Cassini's continuing mission to unlock the secrets of Saturn's rings and other unique features. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Saturn by
This book introduces readers to Saturn and what makes it unique from other planets in our solar system. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
Saturn by
Saturn has the largest and most complex ring system of any planet in the solar system. Young learners will read about Saturn's discovery, its physical traits, and how the sixth planet in the solar system has been explored.
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This book describes the planet Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest planet in the solar system, after Jupiter. the text discusses Saturn's distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons and rings, and how scientists have learned about Saturn over time.
Your Mission to Saturn by
It's time for your mission to Saturn! Jump in your super speedy rocket to explore Saturn's rings, size, atmosphere, temperature, gravity, orbits, storms, winds, and moons. Basic solar system facts are brought to life with a focus on what questions scientists are still trying to solve. Each book ends with a section on how scientists discovered the facts that have been presented. Bright, colorful illustrations and straightforward text make this topic accessible for even the youngest astronomer.