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Planet Mercury

From the Series The Explorer's Guide to Our Solar System

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

Calling all budding astronauts and space scientists! Prepare to blast-off on a journey through space with this spectacular guide to the planet Mercury.

Planet Mercury is packed with dynamic, full-color photographs and fun, accessible facts about the smallest planet in the solar system.

Get ready to discover more about. . .

  • Why Mercury is the fastest planet of them all
  • How to spot it in the night sky from Earth
  • What created the huge cracks on its surface
  • Why planet Mercury is so heavy . . . and so much more!

One of twelve books in The Explorer’s Guide to the Solar System series, Planet Mercury is perfect for young curious minds wanting the up-to-date news about the wonders of space and the incredible celestial objects that call it home!

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978-1-83569-675-0
On pre-order until 01/01/2026 		$22.99
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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Browseable Nonfiction
Copyright 2026
Publisher Hungry Tomato Ltd.
Imprint Hungry Tomato
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2026-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF051040, JNF051140, JNF051010
Dimensions 7 x 9
Guided Reading Level TBD
Features Glossary, Index, and Table of contents

Author: Emily Kington

Emily Kington is the author of over 30 nonfiction children’s books covering a variety of STEAM related subjects. They include recently published Recycled Art, Amazing Art for Creative Kids, and Big Idea for the Great Outdoors.