Small and hot -- Discovering Mercury -- Mercury on the move -- Hard to breathe -- Land on Mercury -- Layers of Mercury -- Studying Mercury.
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Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Summary
Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest one to the sun. It s so hot that people would burn up if they tried to visit! Luckily, scientists have figured out ways to study Mercury from Earth. Readers discover many of the amazing things scientists have learned about this planet. Clearly labeled diagrams and striking photographs illustrate the educational text, which enhances common science curriculum topics in a way that is designed to keep readers engaged.
