The Planets: DK’s Definitive Visual Guide to Our Solar System [Review]
The Planets
The Definitive Visual Guide to Our Solar System
by DK, Robert Dinwiddie, Heather Couper & More
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8/5 (1,545 reviews) | 4.5 on Goodreads (250 ratings)
📚 Quick Facts
- Pages: 256
- Publisher: DK
- Published: Aug 18, 2014
- Format: Hardcover
- Price: $20.37
- Series: Definitive Visual Guides
🪐 A Dazzling Visual Tour of Our Solar System
Discover places where a day is longer than a year, where hailstones are made of diamonds, and where a mountain looms twice the size of Everest. These and more are all to be found in The Planets. This stunning visual guide takes you on a journey through the Solar System using the latest data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency.
The Sun’s gravity holds in thrall eight planets, each with an entourage of moons, as well as dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. From the Solar System’s fiery heart, travel to rocky worlds such as tiny Mercury scorched by the Sun. Then witness Venus swathed in a sulfurous haze, and go to the outer reaches to visit planets such as gas giant Jupiter, which is 120 times the size of Earth. Using cutting-edge 3-D models and photography, this book describes each planet and the extraordinary endeavors of space exploration.
💬 “This handy volume packed with the latest scientific observational analysis is a must-have for fans of planetary science.”
— Library Journal, Starred Review
✨ What Makes This Book Special
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3-D Models & Visuals
View planets layer by layer with interactive 3D globes
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NASA & ESA Data
Latest photography and discoveries from space agencies
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Family-Friendly
Perfect for ages 5-10 and astronomy enthusiasts of all ages
🌠 Explore Every Planet in Detail
- ☀️ Mercury — Tiny world scorched by the Sun
- 🌡️ Venus — Sulfurous haze and extreme heat
- 🌍 Earth — Our jewel-like blue home
- 🔴 Mars — The Red Planet’s mysteries
- 🪐 Jupiter — Gas giant 120x Earth’s size
- 💍 Saturn — Magnificent ring system
- 🔵 Uranus & Neptune — Ice giants of the outer system
- 🌑 Dwarf planets & moons — Complete entourage
💭 What Readers Are Saying
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“Absolutely stunning! The 3D models and NASA photography make you feel like you’re actually visiting each planet. Perfect for both kids and adults who love space. The visual quality is exceptional.”
— Amanda R., Amazon Reviewer
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“DK never disappoints! The latest data from NASA and ESA combined with incredible visuals makes this the definitive guide to our solar system. My 8-year-old can’t put it down.”
— Michael T., Goodreads Reviewer
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“The layer-by-layer planet views are incredible. You can explore each world from every angle. This is more than a book—it’s an interactive experience. A must-have for any space enthusiast’s collection.”
— Dr. Lisa K., Amazon Reviewer
Begin Your Planetary Journey Today
Discover worlds where days last years and mountains dwarf Everest. The most visually stunning guide to our solar system with NASA’s latest data and 3D models.
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