Planet Name: Uranus
Named For: Originally named Georgium Sidus in 1781 after King George III, it was renamed Uranus after the Greek god of the sky in 1850.
Size: 31,763 miles in diameter, four times the size of Earth
Moons: 28 small moons
Rings: 13 known rings
Temperature: Average temperature is -320 degrees Fahrenheit
Distance from the Sun: 1.8 billion miles
Distance from Earth: 1.7 billion miles
Number of Earth Days It Takes to Orbit the Sun: 30,687 days
Source: NASA
Curious about Uranus
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How did Uranus get its silly name, anyway? Spark kids' natural curiosity about planets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Uranus. A great choice for self-selection and early reports, this question-and-answer book covers Uranus' appearance and features, plus missions to the planet. A Quick Facts chart provides fast facts while simple infographics support visual learners. A Stay Curious! Learn More 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.
Far-Out Guide to Uranus
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How do scientists know anything about Uranus? Spacecraft from Earth have visited Uranus. Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this book highlights the missions, the men and women who plan them, and more far-out facts about the seventh planet from the sun.
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Uranus
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Learn all about the distant planet Uranus and its many moons and rings.
Uranus
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This book introduces readers to Uranus 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.
Uranus
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The planet Uranus has a bright blue-green color because of methane gas in its atmosphere. Young children will learn about the discovery of Uranus, how it has been explored, and why it is tilted on its side!
Uranus
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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and the third largest in the solar system. Along with Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, it is classified as a gas giant - the large planets made mostly of gas and ice. the book describes Uranus's place in the solar system, its rings and moons, its orbit, and the discoveries and space missions that have helped scientists understand the planet.
Your Mission to Uranus
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It's time for your mission to Uranus! Jump in your super speedy rocket to explore Uranus's size, atmosphere, temperature, gravity, orbits, clouds, rings, winds, and storms. 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.
Exploring Uranus
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Grab your parka and let's visit Uranus. This planet is the coldest one in our solar system; its atmosphere is made up of clouds of ice. Through accessible text, labeled diagrams, and full-color photographs, readers discover what makes Uranus unique, from its sideways rotation to its characteristic blue color. Readers are sure to enjoy this fresh and fun take on a familiar science curriculum topic.
Uranus
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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!
Uranus
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Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Uranus! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes this ice giant so special. Explore its many moons, its high-pressure atmosphere, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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A basic introduction to the planet Uranus, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.