The mysteries and wonders of Uranus are introduced in this fascinating title. Particular attention is paid to the most recent scientific discoveries.

Looks at the history and discovery of the planet Uranus.

Looks at the history and discovery of the planet Uranus.

Briefly describes the discovery, composition, planetary motion, moons, and efforts to study the planet Uranus.

With temperatures dipping to -366 degrees Fahrenheit and the theory that there may be a layer of diamonds below its surface, Uranus will fascinate any student. This book offers a detailed look at the planet’s magnetic field, climate, composition, and possibilities for life. Full-color images make this a wonderful read and a handy reference tool for young adults. This revised edition of Uranus includes new information on the first discovery of the planet’s rings almost 200 years earlier than believed, the 2005 discovery of a pair of rings and two small satellites previously unknown, and recently observed large clouds and a dark spot on the planet’s surface. This revision also includes updated references to Pluto’s new status as a “dwarf planet,” having been demoted from full planethood.

The first atlas of Uranus and its satellites; based largely on NASA images obtained by the Voyager 2 mission in 1986.

Describes the characteristics of the three most distant planets in the solar system--Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.