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For 150 million years of the history of our planet, dinosaurs have reigned supreme on land, in water and in the air. On the pages of our encyclopedia, we will tell and show how they lived and what they ate, how they looked, we will introduce you to amazing facts about these animals. You will find out where they disappeared (and did they all really disappear?), and get acquainted with the history of the Earth from its inception to the appearance of man. Welcome to mysterious world these amazing prehistoric animals!... Further
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The book opens before the young reader the wonderful world of geography - the science of the Earth. It tells about famous sailors and travelers, about the structure of the Earth and minerals, about why earthquakes occur and how hurricanes are born. The book introduces the inhabitants different natural areas and continents of the earth.... Further
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Irina Travina
This book will introduce the youngest readers to our common home- Planet Earth. They will receive the very first ideas about the solar system and the structure of the earth, about various natural phenomena occurring underground, on earth and in the atmosphere, about continents and oceans, as well as about characteristics of flora and fauna.... Further
Natalia Opalinskaya
This wonderful encyclopedia contains curious facts and interesting details about nature. There is information about all the shells of the Earth (solid, water and air) and about the processes that take place in them, about the patterns of settlement of animals and plants and how they adapted to life in often difficult conditions. It also provides information about the problems that arise in nature due to human activities, and how to solve them.... Further
Gorgeous three-dimensional illustrations will help readers see what our planet is made of and get an idea of natural phenomena that are sometimes difficult to see in reality.
The encyclopedia will provide invaluable assistance in understanding the world around us. ... Further
Elena Kachur
How is our planet? Why do trees grow at the foot of mountains, and glaciers lie at the tops? Why are there waves and how does the wind appear? Why doesn't the rivers run out of water and the seas don't overflow? What is the Sun under our feet? ... Further
In order to find answers to these and many other questions, Chevostik and Uncle Kuzya set out on a journey again - this time on a magical flying floater. The heroes will fly around our beautiful planet, rise to the tops of mountains and descend into the depths of the sea, examine close up the oceans, lakes and rivers, continents and islands, volcanoes and geysers. During the trip, Uncle Kuzya will talk about the most important natural phenomena and explain the reasons for their occurrence.
The book is intended for children of primary school age. ... Further
Anatoly Dimarov
“The Friend of the Planet” by Anatoly Dimarov is a fantastic story, which created a picture of the life of a distant future, if apartments could be on the 200th version, and people could fly on other planets ***. Creation has pochalnye elements, the support of the future power so, abi the least harm to dovkіllu and ecology. The author's most famous works are "Yogo sim'ya", "Idol", "Ways of life", "I will be people", "Bil and anger", "Sin of the captain", "Peaks", "Live and rose", "On horseback under the horse”, “Druha planet”. Anatoly Dimarov is a Ukrainian writer, master of social and psychological prose, author of a number of insane books for children.... Further
Christina Vybornova
The few inhabitants of the planet, which is simply called the Planets, have been waiting for many years for the earthlings to evacuate them, but for some reason they are in no hurry. In the meantime, the parents send the girl, nicknamed the Lizard, for the holidays to her grandmother, who lives next to the mysterious and a terrible Reserve... During this vacation, the Lizard and her friends will find answers to many questions: and why the animals of the Planet never leave the Reserve, and why there are so many ruins of mansions around, and why they don’t come from the Earth for them ... Or maybe the children will be able to explain age-old misunderstanding and change the life of the entire planet?... Further
The Illustrated Encyclopedia is an indispensable reference book on wonderful world in which we live. Together with the encyclopedia, you will make an unforgettable journey through our vast planet: on land and at sea, in the atmosphere and in space, learn about how our planet appeared, get acquainted with the world of the natural spheres of the Earth - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, as well as the internal structure the globe. The encyclopedia in an accessible form will tell about the relief of the earth's surface, the composition and properties of rocks, minerals, about the internal forces of the Earth (movement lithospheric plates, volcanoes, geysers, earthquakes), as well as about flora and fauna.... Further
Great children's encyclopedia. Planet Earth is an excellent modern encyclopedia for children, which will serve as an indispensable reference tool and tell the inquisitive reader about all the secrets of our planet.
For a more exciting acquaintance with the materials of the encyclopedia, the publication provides a variety of mini-games with adjustable difficulty levels, as well as tests to test knowledge.
Thanks to convenient navigation and a search system, the disk can be used as a reference book that allows you to quickly find the information you are interested in, and, if necessary, make bookmarks or print.
The encyclopedia is addressed to inquisitive children of middle and senior school age, as well as their parents and teachers.
* Our planet
* The internal structure of the Earth
* Movement of the earth's crust
* Landform
* Air shell
* Shell of life
* Humanity on Earth
* Continents and oceans
G. P. Shalaeva
What are stars made of? Does the sun shine the same way all the time? Can planets collide? On which planet are the most high mountains? Why do continents move? What is a seismic belt? What causes hot flashes? How do meteorologists predict the weather? Answers to these and others questions can be found in our book. Every little one will be happy to study it from cover to cover to find out what parents and friends do not yet know! The most interesting about the stars, our and other planets - for the most inquisitive!... Further
Daria Ermakovich
Our home is planet Earth. But how much do we know about her? Yes, the Earth is round, rotates around its axis, it has continents, seas and oceans. However, have you ever wondered what is inside our planet, why natural disasters occur, how the Earth appeared in general, and maybe it has always existed? The book that you are holding in your hands will tell you, if not absolutely everything, then a lot about the planet Earth. You will learn how the weather differs from the climate, about unusual natural phenomena, the hidden secrets of the World Ocean, that the surface of the Earth is not at all as smooth as we see it on the globe, and much more. In addition, the book has a lot of beautiful illustrations that will help you better perceive new information. Do you want to immediately know everything about everything on Earth? Then go ahead: just open this wonderful book and you are guaranteed not only fascinating reading, but also new knowledge!... Further
For elementary school age. ... Further
Dmitry Koshevar
Our planet is home to a wide variety of animals. But only a few of them we saw live. But how great it would be to pat the king of animals on the mane of a lion or ride on a giant elephant. All this is quite possible if you open this book! After all, you have in the hands of a unique edition with augmented reality (AR) in the format of interactive 3D games. This means that you will not just get acquainted with the animals of the Earth by reading the text and looking at the illustrations, but will see them in motion and volume: you will see a long-necked giraffe, a clumsy hippopotamus and even a bloodthirsty crocodile. Complete tasks and learn more about wild fauna! And realistic visual and sound special effects. accompanying the game will make reading this book even more fun.... Further
Anastasia Orlova
In this book with funny poems and beautiful pictures, you can read so many interesting things: about the seasons, about mom and grandmother, about funny animals and everything that surrounds kids at home, on the street and in kindergarten! ... Further
For adults to read to children under three years of age. ... Further
Vyacheslav Likso
There are so many mysterious things lurking in the wonderful world of space that everyone is interested in them, and literally from the first grade. How does the sun affect our lives? How many constellations are in the sky? Who solved the mystery of planetary motion? Why Big and Ursa Minor so called? Who was the first to walk on the moon? Black hole - what is it?... Further
The entertaining academy for children hospitably opened its pages to answer all the questions and give an opportunity to learn more about each planet of the solar system, satellites and other celestial bodies and phenomena. Reading our book, inquisitive schoolchildren will discover a lot of new things about our infinite Universe, unravel many of its mysteries, learn how modern science explores the vastness of space. The text is written in simple language, which makes it easy to understand. In addition, all materials are accompanied by colorful visual illustrations, which makes the lessons on universe science and planetary science even more entertaining, and information is absorbed much faster: as they say, it is better to see once than hear a hundred times!
For middle school age. ... Further
Irina Travina
From my teaching experience, I can say that children after four years of age listen with great interest to stories about space, stars and planets. solar system. If you draw the baby's attention to the starry sky and start talking about the stars and constellations, then most likely you will capture the baby's attention for a long time and he will ask you a bunch of questions.
Remember yourself as a child, how you were fascinated by the starry sky. And even now, having already become adults, there is hardly a person who is indifferent to the starry sky, space and the secrets associated with them.
What kind of knowledge can be given to the smallest in the field of astronomy? Of course, first of all, you need to focus on the interest of the child. Someone can tell a lot, and someone will be limited to only the most superficial knowledge. In any case, children are unlikely to remain indifferent to this topic. Personally, I have not met such people.
What to tell about the solar system and space to the baby
Children preschool age may know:
- What is the solar system
- What is the sun
- How many planets are in the solar system and their order
- Tell a little about the features of each planet
- What are planetary satellites
- What are constellations
- Names of the most common constellations
- Know about polar star
- What is a galaxy
On the shelves of shops you can find many books and encyclopedias, in which information is presented in an accessible and interesting form for kids. Below I have selected material about space and the planets of the solar system for kids. For preschoolers, this knowledge is quite enough. But, as you understand, the theme of space is immense.
Memorize the planets of the solar system in order
Children are very fond of counting rhymes. And to memorize the names of the planets of the solar system and their order, I suggest you learn a counting rhyme with your children:
In order, all the planets Will name any of us: One - Mercury, Two - Venus, Three - Earth, Four - Mars. Five - Jupiter, Six - Saturn, Seven - Uranus, Behind him - Neptune. He is eighth in a row. And behind him already, then, And the ninth planet Called Pluto. A. Hite
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Does your child look at the sky with dreamy longing and ask you how big the Universe is, and you can’t even answer him? He asks how many satellites do all the planets of our star system have in total? And here again he has nothing to say ... In order not to seem like an ignoramus in the eyes of children, we offer you answers to all these questions. Of course, in the form of books.
By the day of astronomy, which will be April 29, the editors of the site have collected 12 most interesting books on this topic for you and your children. There are encyclopedias, and stories of astronauts, and fairy tales - for every age and taste.
This book is for preschool and elementary stargazers. school age. Chevostik, a fairy-tale character-why-why, who lives in the library of the omniscient Uncle Kuzi, will go on a trip to the observatory with them. Together they will tell readers about the night sky, look at the entire solar system through a telescope and answer many questions. For example, how to determine whether a month is waxing or waning, what is the difference between meteors and meteorites, and how far you can jump while on the moon.
Publisher: Detstvo-Press
An introductory book on fun astronomy for little explorers. There are poems, colorful drawings and diagrams. How many planets there are, why there is life on Earth, and nowhere else it is, what satellites there are except for the Moon, and so on. A good choice for a child's first introduction to space, planets and the solar system.
Publisher: Mann, Ivanov i Ferber
Professor Astrocat knows the answers to all your child's questions. How stars are born, is there life on Mars, where does the Sun hide at night and what is the atmosphere. Cat's curiosity does not allow him to sit still, and he invites young readers on a long and very interesting journey! Together you will definitely be able to solve all the mysteries of the universe!
Publisher: Children's time
This book has the most rave reviews. This is the ABC of astronomy in verse. Of course, there are more verses than information, but this way everything will be much better remembered by both children and their parents. The book contains many amazing facts, even adults will learn new things for themselves. Each letter has its own verse and the letters "b, b, s" are not omitted. You want to know: “But how?!”. Then be sure to read!
Publisher: Avanta+, AST
Does your child already know a little about the stars and space, but wants to learn even more? Then this book is for you. What is up there and why is it so important? How do tides ebb and flow, why can we breathe on Earth, but not in space, how to build a rocket? A huge plus is that the book is accompanied by a large map of the starry sky, according to which you can study the constellations.
Publisher: EKSMO
This set includes two books, but today we are talking about astronomy, so we will focus on the first volume. Here you will not find boring facts, only fascinating, informative and, of course, with pictures. It is also an excellent textbook on astronomy from antiquity to the present. After all, before the sky was imagined in a completely different way ... In addition, with the help of this manual, you can try to make unusual astronomical instruments and conduct experiments. It's not as difficult as it seems!
Publisher: Robins
Is it always dark in space? What are they, aliens? Why are there no stars during the day? Why don't planets fall? Why is the earth spinning? The answers for little whys are in this book. There are special doors with informative information, a selection of interesting facts and just a lot of interesting things. Suitable for children from 3 years old.
Publisher: Azbuka-Atticus, Machaon
For those who just read is not enough, this book offers a quiz, and at the same time to play. For example, make a rocket out of magnets. In this form, the child will accurately remember the main questions regarding space and astronomy, and will no longer torment you with questions. The most important facts about the world, planets and astronautics under one cover.
Publisher: EKSMO
Let's go on a journey with Disney characters. In the company of Goofy and Mickey Mouse, you will definitely have more fun. Favorite characters will tell you how many rings Saturn has, whether people can live on Venus, what the Sun consists of, what happens inside black holes, how the Universe arose, and so on. In the book, kids are waiting not only for pictures, but also colorful photographs taken by satellite devices.
Publisher: Avanta+, AST
Space is an interesting thing, a book is a good thing, but how you want to study everything yourself ... This manual can help you in independent research. It tells how the observatory works, how to use a telescope, how to properly observe an eclipse, and so on. Plus, you'll get tips from seasoned travelers on how to navigate the stars and draw a constellation map without parental help!
Publisher: OGIZ, AST
This time, famous people will become guides on a journey to distant planets. If your child is a fan of these angry birds, do not hesitate, he will love the book! Together with them you will visit all the planets of the solar system and learn a lot about stars, nebulae and galaxies. That's how far this time "pulnululu" birds!
Publisher: Rosmen
Of course, this book is not entirely about astronomy, it is about astronautics, but we could not resist. It was written by a real cosmonaut - Yuri Usachev, who talks about how the international space station, debunks the myths about the life of astronauts and accompanies all this real photos. This is a real tour of the ISS, after which the question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” will sound at least strange. And so it is clear.
Enjoy reading!
The solar system is a group of planets revolving in certain orbits around a bright star - the Sun. This luminary is the main source of heat and light in the solar system.
It is believed that our system of planets was formed as a result of the explosion of one or more stars and this happened about 4.5 billion years ago. At first, the solar system was a collection of gas and dust particles, however, over time and under the influence of its own mass, the Sun and other planets arose.
Planets of the solar system
In the center of the solar system is the Sun, around which eight planets move in their orbits: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Until 2006, Pluto also belongs to this group of planets, it was considered the 9th planet from the Sun, however, due to its considerable distance from the Sun and its small size, it was excluded from this list and called a dwarf planet. Rather, it is one of several dwarf planets in the Kuiper belt.
All the above planets are usually divided into two large groups: the terrestrial group and the gas giants.
IN earth group include such planets as: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars. They are distinguished by their small size and rocky surface, and in addition, they are located closer than the others to the Sun.
The gas giants include: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. They are characterized by large sizes and the presence of rings, which are ice dust and rocky pieces. These planets are made up mostly of gas.
Sun
The sun is the star around which all the planets and moons in the solar system revolve. It is made up of hydrogen and helium. The Sun is 4.5 billion years old, only in the middle of its life cycle, gradually increasing in size. Now the diameter of the Sun is 1,391,400 km. In the same number of years, this star will expand and reach the orbit of the Earth.
The sun is the source of heat and light for our planet. Its activity increases or becomes weaker every 11 years.
Due to the extremely high temperatures on its surface, a detailed study of the Sun is extremely difficult, but attempts to launch a special apparatus as close as possible to the star continue.
Terrestrial group of planets
Mercury
This planet is one of the smallest in the solar system, its diameter is 4,879 km. In addition, it is closest to the Sun. This neighborhood predetermined a significant temperature difference. The average temperature on Mercury during the day is +350 degrees Celsius, and at night it is -170 degrees.
If we focus on the earth's year, then Mercury makes a complete revolution around the sun in 88 days, and one day there lasts 59 earth days. It was noticed that this planet can periodically change the speed of its rotation around the Sun, its distance from it and its position.
There is no atmosphere on Mercury, in connection with this, asteroids often attack it and leave behind a lot of craters on its surface. Sodium, helium, argon, hydrogen, oxygen were discovered on this planet.
A detailed study of Mercury presents great difficulties due to its close proximity to the Sun. Mercury can sometimes be seen from Earth with the naked eye.
According to one theory, it is believed that Mercury was previously a satellite of Venus, however, this assumption has not yet been proven. Mercury has no satellite.
Venus
This planet is the second from the Sun. In size, it is close to the diameter of the Earth, the diameter is 12,104 km. In all other respects, Venus is significantly different from our planet. A day here lasts 243 Earth days, and a year - 255 days. The atmosphere of Venus is 95% carbon dioxide, which creates a greenhouse effect on its surface. This leads to the fact that the average temperature on the planet is 475 degrees Celsius. The atmosphere also includes 5% nitrogen and 0.1% oxygen.
Unlike the Earth, most of whose surface is covered with water, there is no liquid on Venus, and almost the entire surface is occupied by solidified basaltic lava. According to one theory, there used to be oceans on this planet, however, as a result of internal heating, they evaporated, and the vapors were carried away by the solar wind into outer space. Near the surface of Venus, weak winds blow, however, at an altitude of 50 km, their speed increases significantly and amounts to 300 meters per second.
There are many craters and hills on Venus, reminiscent of terrestrial continents. The formation of craters is associated with the fact that earlier the planet had a less dense atmosphere.
A distinctive feature of Venus is that, unlike the other planets, its movement does not occur from west to east, but from east to west. It can be seen from Earth even without the help of a telescope after sunset or before sunrise. This is due to the ability of its atmosphere to reflect light well.
Venus has no satellite.
Earth
Our planet is located at a distance of 150 million km from the Sun, and this allows us to create on its surface a temperature suitable for the existence of water in liquid form, and, therefore, for the emergence of life.
Its surface is 70% covered with water, and it is the only one of the planets that has such an amount of liquid. It is believed that many thousands of years ago, the steam contained in the atmosphere created the temperature on the Earth's surface necessary for the formation of water in liquid form, and solar radiation contributed to photosynthesis and the birth of life on the planet.
The peculiarity of our planet is that under the earth's crust there are huge tectonic plates that move, collide with each other and lead to a change in the landscape.
The diameter of the Earth is 12,742 km. An Earth day lasts 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds, and a year - 365 days 6 hours 9 minutes 10 seconds. Its atmosphere is 77% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and a small percentage of other gases. None of the atmospheres of other planets in the solar system has such an amount of oxygen.
According to scientists, the age of the Earth is 4.5 billion years, about the same time its only satellite, the Moon, exists. It is always turned to our planet with only one side. There are many craters, mountains and plains on the surface of the Moon. It reflects very little. sunlight, so it can be seen from Earth in a pale moonlight.
Mars
This planet is the fourth in a row from the Sun and is 1.5 times more distant from it than the Earth. The diameter of Mars is smaller than Earth's and is 6,779 km. The average air temperature on the planet ranges from -155 degrees to +20 degrees at the equator. The magnetic field on Mars is much weaker than that of the Earth, and the atmosphere is quite rarefied, which allows solar radiation to freely affect the surface. In this regard, if there is life on Mars, it is not on the surface.
When surveyed with the help of rovers, it was found that there are many mountains on Mars, as well as dried riverbeds and glaciers. The surface of the planet is covered with red sand. Iron oxide gives Mars its color.
One of the most frequent events on the planet are dust storms which are voluminous and destructive. Geological activity on Mars could not be detected, however, it is reliably known that significant geological events took place on the planet earlier.
The atmosphere of Mars is 96% carbon dioxide, 2.7% nitrogen and 1.6% argon. Oxygen and water vapor are present in minimal quantities.
A day on Mars is similar in duration to that on Earth and is 24 hours 37 minutes 23 seconds. A year on the planet lasts twice as long as the earth - 687 days.
The planet has two moons Phobos and Deimos. They are small and uneven in shape, reminiscent of asteroids.
Sometimes Mars is also visible from Earth with the naked eye.
gas giants
Jupiter
This planet is the largest in the solar system and has a diameter of 139,822 km, which is 19 times larger than the earth. A day on Jupiter lasts 10 hours, and a year is approximately 12 Earth years. Jupiter is mainly composed of xenon, argon, and krypton. If it were 60 times larger, it could become a star due to a spontaneous thermonuclear reaction.
The average temperature on the planet is -150 degrees Celsius. The atmosphere is made up of hydrogen and helium. There is no oxygen or water on its surface. There is an assumption that there is ice in the atmosphere of Jupiter.
Jupiter has a huge number of satellites - 67. The largest of them are Io, Ganymede, Callisto and Europa. Ganymede is one of the largest moons in the solar system. Its diameter is 2634 km, which is approximately the size of Mercury. In addition, a thick layer of ice is visible on its surface, under which there may be water. Callisto is considered the oldest of the satellites, since it is its surface that has the largest number craters.
Saturn
This planet is the second largest in the solar system. Its diameter is 116,464 km. It is most similar in composition to the Sun. A year on this planet lasts quite a long time, almost 30 Earth years, and a day is 10.5 hours. The average surface temperature is -180 degrees.
Its atmosphere consists mainly of hydrogen and a small amount of helium. Thunderstorms and auroras often occur in its upper layers.
Saturn is unique in that it has 65 moons and several rings. The rings are made up of small ice particles and rock formations. Ice dust perfectly reflects light, so the rings of Saturn are very clearly visible in a telescope. However, he is not the only planet to have a diadem, it is just less noticeable on other planets.
Uranus
Uranus is the third largest planet in the solar system and the seventh from the sun. It has a diameter of 50,724 km. It is also called the "ice planet", as the temperature on its surface is -224 degrees. A day on Uranus lasts 17 hours, and a year is 84 Earth years. At the same time, summer lasts as long as winter - 42 years. Such a natural phenomenon due to the fact that the axis of that planet is located at an angle of 90 degrees to the orbit and it turns out that Uranus, as it were, "lies on its side."
Uranus has 27 moons. The most famous of them are: Oberon, Titania, Ariel, Miranda, Umbriel.
Neptune
Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun. In its composition and size, it is similar to its neighbor Uranus. The diameter of this planet is 49,244 km. A day on Neptune lasts 16 hours, and a year is equal to 164 Earth years. Neptune belongs to the ice giants and for a long time it was believed that no weather events occur on its icy surface. However, it has recently been found that Neptune has raging eddies and wind speeds the highest of the planets in the solar system. It reaches 700 km / h.
Neptune has 14 moons, the most famous of which is Triton. It is known that it has its own atmosphere.
Neptune also has rings. This planet has 6.
Interesting facts about the planets of the solar system
Compared to Jupiter, Mercury appears to be a dot in the sky. These are actually the proportions in the solar system:
Venus is often called the Morning and Evening Star, since it is the first of the stars visible in the sky at sunset and the last to disappear from visibility at dawn.
An interesting fact about Mars is the fact that methane was found on it. Due to the rarefied atmosphere, it is constantly evaporating, which means that the planet has a constant source of this gas. Such a source can be living organisms inside the planet.
Jupiter has no seasons. The biggest mystery is the so-called "Great Red Spot". Its origin on the surface of the planet is still not fully understood. Scientists suggest that it is formed by a huge hurricane that has been rotating at a very high speed for several centuries.
An interesting fact is that Uranus, like many planets in the solar system, has its own system of rings. Due to the fact that the particles that make up them reflect light poorly, the rings could not be detected immediately after the discovery of the planet.
Neptune has a rich blue color, so it was named after the ancient Roman god - the master of the seas. Due to its remote location, this planet was one of the last to be discovered. At the same time, its location was calculated mathematically, and over time it could be seen, and it was in the calculated place.
Light from the Sun reaches the surface of our planet in 8 minutes.
The solar system, despite its long and thorough study, is still fraught with many mysteries and mysteries that have yet to be revealed. One of the most fascinating hypotheses is the assumption of the presence of life on other planets, the search for which is actively continuing.
It is impossible to say exactly at what age it is necessary to start studying the planets of the solar system with a child. After all, everything is very individual, and depends on the ability of a child of this age to perceive information. The story about should be built on observations of the stars in the night sky and reading adapted literature.
At 4-5 years old, you can game form introduce the baby to a small amount of information by buying him a colorful encyclopedia for children about the planets. The child will be able to visually distinguish different luminaries from the pictures, and eventually look for their location in the sky if the parents manage to interest him.
Sun
Yes, yes, the kid is surprised to learn that the sun, which warms him with its rays, is actually also a planet. That is why the system is called solar, because all other celestial bodies revolve around it. Not without reason, all the peoples who lived on our land many centuries ago, revered the Sun as a deity, and gave it various names - Ra, Yarilo, Helios. The surface of the hottest planet is 6000 ° C, and no one and nothing can survive near it.
Mercury
A story about the planet Mercury for children may be of interest to them because in the early morning and immediately after sunset, it can be seen in the sky with the naked eye. This is possible due to the fact that it is located at a relatively small distance from the Earth, and also because of its natural brightness during these hours. For this unique quality, the planet received the second name of the Morning Star.
Venus
It turns out that the Earth has a twin sister, and this is Venus - a planet that is interesting for children because in its composition and surface it is in many ways reminiscent of our planet, although it is not possible to study it well due to the very aggressive atmosphere around it, and the red-hot surfaces that can literally burn.
Venus is the third brightest planet in the system and its surface emits carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid, and therefore it is unsuitable for life, despite the similarity with the Earth.
Earth
For children, the planet Earth is the most understandable of all, since we all live directly on it. It is the only one inhabited by living beings heavenly body. It is the third largest in size, and has one satellite - the Moon. Also, our land has the most diverse relief, which noticeably distinguishes it from the sworn brothers.
Mars
The planet Mars for children may be associated with the bar of the same name, but it has nothing to do with sweets. Scientists have proven that once Mars was inhabited and thanks to spacecraft evidence was found in the form of frozen rivers that flowed here. Mars is called the red planet because of its color. It is located in fourth place in terms of distance from the Sun.
Jupiter
For children, the planet Jupiter may be remembered for being the largest planet in the solar system. It looks like a striped ball, and storms constantly rage on its surface, lightning flashes and winds blow at a speed of 600 km / h, which makes it very harsh compared to Earth.
Saturn
The planet Saturn, familiar from pictures for children, looks like a hat or a ball in a striped skirt. In fact, this is not a skirt at all, but the so-called ring system, which consists of dust, stones, solid cosmic particles and ice.
Uranus
For children, the planet Uranus may remind Saturn, but only blue and the rims around it are not horizontal, but vertical. In the solar system, this planet is the coldest, because the temperature on it reaches -224 ° C.
Neptune
Another icy giant planet- this is Neptune, which for children is associated with the ruler of the seas, and it is named after him. The unrealistic wind speed of 2100 km/h makes it very scary and harsh compared to our flourishing and warm Earth.
And here is a dwarf planet Pluto not so long ago it was deleted from the solar system, due to a mismatch in its size.
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