Mercury /

"The planet closest to the Sun, Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system. Nicknamed the "Dead Planet, " Mercury is known for its extreme heat and steep cliffs. Learn these facts and more."--Cover.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ring, Susan
Published: AV2 by Weigl,
Publisher Address: New York, NY :
Publication Dates: [2014]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Our solar system
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Summary: "The planet closest to the Sun, Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system. Nicknamed the "Dead Planet, " Mercury is known for its extreme heat and steep cliffs. Learn these facts and more."--Cover.
Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Audience: 3-5.
ISBN: 9781621272663 (hardback) :
1621272664 (hardback)
9781621272755 (paperback)
1621272753 (paperback)
Index Number: QB611
CLC: P185.1-49
Call Number: P185.1-49/R581
Contents: Introducing Mercury -- Naming the planet -- First sightings -- Spotting Mercury -- Mercury in our solar system -- Mercury and Earth -- Missions to Mercury -- Planet people -- What have you learned? -- Young scientists at work.