My First Book of Planets: All About the Solar System for Kids

A nice book for a budding scientist.The little one loves hearing about the planets and the baby likes to see the pictures.Two happy little children.

My granddaughter age 5 loved it ! So did I.

This is a really good book, packed with brilliant illustrations and fun factsMy daughter is space mad and this was a book that she lovedShe would sit and look at the pictures and read the facts and that then moved to her reading the book herself and enjoying it that way. We tend to look at the stars and planets in the winter as the nights come in sooner so this was a great Christmas present for her.It is 5 stars from me for this one – really good book and plenty of fun to read

I bought this book for my 3 year old who is currently into planets. He enjoyed the book. The quality of the paper isn’t great overall the information on it is helpful

This book is awesome! Bought for my five year old daughter who is space crazy. It’s well written and contains loads of information about all the planets and solar system in general. Easy for younger readers to understand and follow, although it’s not written in a ‘baby-ish’ fashion - content is aimed at the space loving younger generation, and to be honest I also learnt a lot! The pictures are eye catching and add another level of intrigue to the already fascinating written content. The book has sparked lots of questions which has added to the enthusiasm and prompted lots of conversations which has been amazing. If you have a budding young astronaut, this book will satisfy their need for information - I can’t recommend it enough ...it’s out of this world! (Sorry, couldn’t resist!)

Looks like a very nice book for the younger child but it was a gift and I didn't read it all.

A stellar pick for little space explorers! My son absolutely loves this book and, even after 3 years, it’s still his go-to for learning about the solar system. The perfect mix of engaging, educational, and fun—it's a hit for curious minds and growing readers!

Good for kids

This is a fabulous 68-page book for children 3-5 years old by Bruce Betts, Ph.D., a planetary scientist who is also a children's book author. Dr. Betts is the chief scientist and LightSoil program manager for The Planetary Society, a renown, international society for space-exploration enthusiasts. Having purchased and read this work, I will definitely look for other titles on the planetary sciences by Betts. Though intended for kids 3-5 years old, in my opinion this book would also be suitable for children up to 7 years old. The book is available in Kindle, hardcover ($11.66), paperback ($6.74), and spiral-bound ($9.48) editions, but I strongly recommend purchasing the hardbound book which is the most durable for repeated readings, and this is a book that is bound to be read again and again. The book presents basic planetary concepts with simple explanations in age-appropriate text accompanied by black-and-white and color images. I concur with other reviewers who mentioned that the quality of the images is somewhat wanting, but I do not feel this shortcoming is serious enough to deter purchases. Betts has sections on the terrestrial or "rocky" planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), the giant planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune), and the dwarf planets (Pluto [which was downgraded from a planet, as explained by Betts], Eris, Haumea, and Makemake). Each planet's text includes a sidebar that answers questions on the size of the planet, how far it is from the sun, and how many moons it has. In addition, terminology such as spacecraft, the atmosphere, the sun, the solar system, the term "orbit," and asteroids and the asteroid belt are addressed. Fun facts that will delight children and hold their attention include 1) the rocky planets are closest to the sun, 2) Jupiter has at least 79 moons, 3) "If you think of the Moon as a tennis ball, then the Earth would be a little bigger than a basketball," and 4) Saturn's rings are made of dirty snowballs, some of which are as small as a snowflake and some bigger than a school bus. Betts thorough text is more than worth the price of the book, but he also includes a glossary for quick references. At the end of the book are 5 pages where children are encouraged to draw a planet. This outstanding primer both educates children and prompts their imaginations. Very highly recommended!

Good book for children 👌

Nice book I understand it and very nice

Absolutely brilliant book. I got this for my 4 year old and he loves it! Fun to read and educational.

Wonderful little book