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Jefferis, David.

Mighty megaplanets : Jupiter and Saturn / Jupiter and Saturn David Jefferis. - New York, NY : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2009. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - Exploring our solar system .

Includes index.

Introducing the megaplanets: What are megaplanets? -- When were the megaplanets formed? -- How do we know about the megaplanets? -- Focus on Jupiter: Does Jupiter have rings? -- How big is the Great Red Spot? -- What lies under Jupiter's cloud-tops? -- How big are Jupiter's moons? -- Closer look at Saturn: What are Saturn's rings made of? -- How many moons orbit around Saturn? -- What are shepherd moons? -- How fast do winds blow on Saturn? -- Young astronomer: How can I observe the megaplanets? -- Megaplanets database: Facts and figures.

An introduction to the megaplanets Jupiter and Saturn.


Guided reading: Q

ISBN: 9780778737377 (reinforced library binding) 0778737373 (reinforced library binding)

LCCN: 2008021202

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Space--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Jupiter (Planet)--Juvenile literature.
Saturn (Planet)--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: QB661 / .J44 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 523.45 JEF