What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites about the Solar System. Chapters in this book include: - In space - What's out there? - How it started - In the middle - Moving planets - Mercury - Hot planet - Living Earth - Bright at night - The red planet - Gas giant - Ringed planet - Distant planets - Exploring the sky