Bibliograph

The secrets of Mercury, by Emma Carlson Berne

Type

Label

The secrets of Mercury, by Emma Carlson Berne

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-10

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The secrets of Mercury

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

897510691

Responsibility statement

by Emma Carlson Berne

Series statement

Smithsonian. Planets

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader AR, 5.6, 0.5, 175222.

Summary

"Discusses the planet Mercury, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Mercury, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

First rock from the Sun -- Mythology of Mercury -- Discovering Mercury -- A nearly absent atmosphere -- What's the weather? -- If you were standing on Mercury -- The secrets of Mercury's craters and cliffs -- Odd orbit -- Mariner 10 : the beginning -- Mariner 10 : the successful mission -- MESSENGER : a deeper look -- MESSENGER : uncovering Mercury's secrets -- Mercury and the future

Target audience

juvenile

Creator