Third Grade Book: I Love Science. Speedy Publishing LLC

      Third Grade Book: I Love Science

      Speedy Publishing LLC

      Speedy Publishing LLC

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      Copyright 2015

      ISBN: 978-1-6814-5448-1

      First Printed 03/23/2015

      All Rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any way or form or by any means whether electronic or mechanical, this means that you cannot record or photocopy any material ideas or tips that are provided in this book

      Planets

      Mercury

      Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and due to its proximity it is not easily seen except during twilight.

      A year in Mercury is just 88 days long.

      Mercury is the most cratered planet in the Solar System.

      Venus

      Venus is the second planet from the Sun and is the brightest object in the night sky after the Moon.

      A day on Venus lasts longer than a year.

      Venus rotates counter-clockwise.

      Earth

      Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the largest of the terrestrial planets.

      The Earth has the greatest density.

      It is where we live!

      Mars

      Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. Named after the Roman god of war.

      Mars is home to the tallest mountain in the solar system, the Olympus Mons.

      Jupiter

      The planet Jupiter is the fifth planet out from the Sun, and is two and half times more massive than all other planets.