Fall 2024

Saturn

The Ringed Planet

From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Saturn is known for its rings. But there is so much more to explore of this gas giant! Learn about Saturn’s moons, storms, and clouds, and find out what we have learned from the spacecraft that have flown by Saturn.

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 4
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Space Science, STEM: Technology
Copyright 2025
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand The Planetary Society ®
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2024-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF051040, JNF051010
Dewey 523.46
Dimensions 7 x 9
Guided Reading Level Q
Features Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Introductory note, Photo captions, Sidebars, and Table of contents

Author: Bruce Betts, PhD

Dr. Bruce Betts is Chief Scientist and LightSail Program Manager for The Planetary Society, the world’s largest space interest group. Dr. Betts is a planetary scientist who earned a B.S. in physics and math and an M.S. in Applied Physics from Stanford and a Ph.D. in Planetary Science with a minor in Geology from Caltech. He spent several years with San Juan Institute/Planetary Science Institute as a Research Scientist, and later Senior Research Scientist. Dr. Betts is the author of Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes! He regularly writes for The Planetary Society member magazine The Planetary Report, and on his blog on planetary.org.

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