Branded with the American Museum of Natural History name; Beautiful full-colour images on every spread; Unique 'graduated-flap' format that lends itself perfectly to discovering the solar system, planet by orbiting planet.

Peter and Connie Roop are award-winning authors of over 100 children s books. Their popular books, over three million sold, are for readers K 8 including history, biography, science, nature, humor, and historical fiction. The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most respected museums in the world. Since the Museum was founded in 1869, its collections have grown to include more than 33 million specimens and artifacts relating to the natural world and human cultures. The Museum showcases its collections in the exhibit halls and, behind the scenes, more than 200 scientists carry out cutting-edge research. It is also home to the Hayden Planetarium, which enjoys a proud legacy that has blended scientific scholarship with innovative public outreach for much of the past century. Approximately five million people from around the world visit the Museum each year. Plan a trip to the Museum, home of the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils, or visit online at amnh.org."