Jupiter and the asteroids.
Publication Information
Chicago : World Book, c2011.
Physical Description
64 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Summary
"An introduction to Jupiter and asteroids for primary and intermediate grade students, with information about their features and exploration. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--
Contents
- Where is Jupiter?
- How big is Jupiter?
- What does Jupiter look like?
- What is Jupiter made of?
- How does Jupiter compare with Earth?
- What is Jupiter's atmosphere made of?
- What is the weather like on Jupiter?
- How fast do winds blow on Jupiter?
- How does Jupiter move around the sun?
- Does Jupiter have a surface?
- How many moons does Jupiter have?
- What are the "Galilean moons"? What are some of Jupiter's other moons?
- Does Jupiter have rings?
- How did Jupiter get its name?
- Which space missions have studied Jupiter?
- Could there be life on Jupiter or its moons?
- What are Jupiter's rocky neighbors?
- What is the main belt?
- Are all asteroids found in the main belt?
- What is Ceres?
- Where is Ceres?
- Who discovered Ceres?
- What is the connection between Jupiter and the main belt?
- What do asteroids look like?
- Which space missions have studied asteroids?
- What can we learn from asteroids?
- Are asteroids dangerous?