This illustrated atlas uses appealing pictographs on maps of the different planets, stars, and other heavenly, as well as human-made, bodies that are found in our solar system. Discover entertaining facts about the Sun, Saturn's rings, Venus as Earth's sister planet, and the planet with the huge red spot. Learn why Pluto is considered a dwarf planet and and take a ride on an asteroid highway. Are you ready for liftoff? A special section at the end details facts about planet sizes, distance, moons, and more. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.