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Anecdotes, riddles, and question-and-answer format provide information on asteroids, solar eclipses, space exploration, each planet, and the stars.
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Can you really catch a shooting star?Why is our galaxy called "the Milky Way"?Is Pluto just a comic-book character?The solar system is a big place with lots of big questions still to be answered. But now you can get a glimpse at what scientists know -- without even having to leave the planet! Find out about asteroids, meteoroids, and craters. Learn how to safely watch a solar eclipse. Discover what makes each planet special and why Earth stands apart from the others.Kenneth C. Davis dispels many myths about the vast beyond in Don't Know Much About® The Solar System. His question-and-answer format, accompanied by riddles and humorous illustrations, make learning about the solar system an out-of-this-world experience!
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