Planet Name: Neptune
Named For: The Roman god of the sea
Size: 30,775 miles in diameter, four times the size of Earth
Moons: 16 known moons, the largest is named Triton
Rings: 5 known rings and 4 known arcs; an arc is a particle cluster within a ring system
Temperature: Average temperature is -330 degrees Fahrenheit
Distance from the Sun: Average of 2.8 billion miles
Distance from Earth: 3 billion miles
Number of Earth Days It Takes to Orbit the Sun: 60,190 days
Source: NASA
Curious about Neptune by
How did this planet get so blue? Spark kids' natural curiosity about planets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Neptune. A great choice for self-selection and early reports, this question-and-answer book covers Neptune'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! 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.
Discover Neptune by
How have scientists explored Neptune? What do they hope to discover about the planet in the future? Through vibrant photos and STEM highlights on geography, climate, and more, readers will learn all about Neptune.
Far-Out Guide to Neptune by
All the facts readers need for report-writing and research are included in this book. Readers will learn about the amazing missions to Neptune, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the eighth planet from the Sun.
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Neptune by
This book introduces readers to Neptune 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.
Neptune by
Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. It takes 165 Earth years to complete a single orbit! Young students will learn about the discovery of Neptune, its moons, and the information gathered by Voyager II, the only space probe to pass by this distant planet.
Neptune by
This book describes Neptune's most interesting features, its position in the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons, and how scientists have learned about it over time.
Neptune by
Introduces young readers to the newest information and facts about Neptune.
Your Mission to Neptune by
It's time for your mission to Neptune! Jump in your super speedy rocket to explore Neptune's size, atmosphere, temperature, pressure, orbits, clouds of gases, rings, 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.
Learn about Neptune! by
With the strongest winds in the solar system, Neptune is one strange, blue planet! This book takes young readers to the furthest edge of our solar system to a planet that isn't blue because it has water on its surface. Scientists might not know everything about the dark and stormy Neptune, but there's still a lot to learn! With full color photos of what we've seen of this blue planet paired with approachable text, readers will love learning and questioning what we'll learn about Neptune next!
Neptune by
Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Neptune! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes this ice giant so special. Explore its gassy atmosphere, backward-spinning moon, 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 Neptune, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Neptune's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery.
Children can learn more about the Neptune using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Neptune also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Neptune is part of Jump!'s Our Solar System series. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Our Solar System presents a high-interest STEM exploration of the celestial bodies in the solar system. Each book highlights a different planet or celestial body, detailing its size, composition, atmosphere and weather, gravity, moons, and research and explorations. Vibrant, full-color photos complement the text to show the unique features of each planet or celestial body. Each title has two Take a Look! infographics, including a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system and a diagram of the planet's composition. Each title also includes sidebars, a glossary, a table of contents, an index, and a STEM activity.