• Henbest, Nigel
  Spotter's Guide to the Night Sky
  Usborn, 1992
  + 523 Hen
  A clearly illustrated field guide designed to help and identify the night sky. Very useful information on how to go spotting and when and where to look. Done in the profusely illustrated Usborne style.
• Simon, Seymour
  Planets Around the Sun
  Seastar Books
  + 523 Sim
  A simple introduction to the nine planets of the solar system. Done with black pages and
  a contrasting large type white print, for the very young reader.
• Arvetis, Christ
  What is the Moon?
  Checkerboard Press, 1987
  + 523.3 Arv
  For the very young child, done with little animals asking the questions. From a science series that targets the youngest child.
• Thompson, C.E.
  Glow in the Dark Constellations
  Grosset and Dunlap, 1989
  + 523.3 Tho
  Done in a unique format which truly does show the constellations glowing in the dark, telling young star gazers how to prepare for star gazing, as well as the stories for each of the constellations.
• Margaret, Amy
  Mercury
  Rosen Publishing Group, 2001
  + 523.4 Mar
  Describes the history, unique features and exploration of Mercury, the closest planet to the sun.
• Margaret, Amy
  Venus
  Rosen, 2001
  + 523.42 Mar
  Describes the history, comparisons to the earth , and the scientific exploration taking place.
• Margaret, Amy
  Mars
  Rosen, 2001
  + 523.43 Mar
  Describes the history, unique features, and exploration of Mars, the fourth planet from the sun.
• Margaret, Amy
  Jupiter
  Rosen, 2001
  + 523.45 Mar
  Describes the history, the parts of Jupiter, and the unique features such as the rings, the many moons, and the unusual spinning.
• Landau, Elaine
  Saturn
  Watts, Library
  + 523.46 Lan
  Discusses what we know about the size, density, atmosphere, rings and moons of Saturn, as well as what we may learn in the future.
• Thompson, Luke
  Uranus
  Rosen, 2001
  + 523.47 Tho
  Examines the history , exploration , and features of the seventh planet from the sun,
• Thompson, Luke
  Neptune
  Rosen, 2001
  + 523.48 Tho
  Covers the history, the storms and winds , the rings, moons, and the exploration of Neptune.
• Thompson, Luke
  Pluto
  Rosen, 2001
  + 523.48 Tho
  Describes the discovery of, its unusual tilting, the changing seasons , posing the question whether it is a double planet, and the presents the prospects of a mission to Pluto.
• Moore, Patrick
  Comets and Shooting Stars
  Copper Beech Books, 1994
  + 523.6 Moo
  Black pages with white lettering along with realistic paintings make this a stunning introduction to comets and shooting stars
• Asimov, Isaac
  The Sun
  Gareth Stevens, 1988
  + 523.7 Asi
  Discusses the origins, physical makeup and relationship to earth of the huge star called the sun.
• Fowler, Allan
  Stars in the Sky
  Children's Press, 1996
  + 523.8 Fow
  Aimed at the very youngest child, this book offers a simple look at stars, what they are, where they are located and how we see them.
• Rockwell, Anne
  Our Stars
  Harcourt , Brace and Company
  + 523.8 Roc
  Aimed at preschoolers, a simple introduction to stars, planets, and outer space with simple colorful drawings.
• Saski, Chris
  Constellations: the Stars and Stories
  Sterling Publishing, 2002
  + 523.8 Sas
  Learn how to recognize each of the 88 constellations and then pinpoint a universe of astronomical wonders with 10 beautiful sky maps created just for this book.

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