The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Sparrow, Giles

The Outer Planets

32 pp. | Smart Apple | September, 2011 | Library ISBN 978-1-59920-664-6 $28.50

(4) 4-6 Space Travel Guides series. Each of these volumes focuses on a portion of the solar system. Double-page spreads cover a particular topic (e.g., red giants, supernovae, Earth's surface) and feature stunning photos and colorful graphics. The busy layout is distracting, but the information provided is plentiful and accessible. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Space Travel Guides titles: Earth and the Inner Planets, The Outer Planets, and The Sun and Stars.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo