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Jupiter and the asteroids.

Call Number

  • J 523.45 JUPI (CEN)

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Publication Information

Chicago : World Book, c2011.

Physical Description

64 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

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?

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World Book, Inc.