Neptune
Planet of Wind and Ice
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
Neptune, the farthest planet from our Sun, is a dark and windy planet. How do scientists observe a planet so far away? Young space fans discover Neptune’s rings, moons, and ice through bright photos and colorful diagrams.
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| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 4 |
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| 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 |
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.
