The Sun:
The biggest thing in our solar system! It's a star and gives us light and heat.
Mercury:
The closest planet to the Sun. It's super hot during the day and freezing at night because it has no air.
Venus:
Similar to Earth but really hot! It has thick clouds that trap heat.
Earth:
Our home! It's the third planet from the Sun. It has air, water, and life.
Mars:
The "Red Planet." It's cold, dusty, and has tall volcanoes.
Jupiter:
The biggest planet! It has a huge storm called the Great Red Spot and many moons.
Saturn:
Known for its beautiful rings made of ice and rock. It's very big too!
Uranus:
This planet spins on its side! It's blue and very cold.
Neptune:
The farthest planet from the Sun. It's also blue and has really strong winds.•
Is Pluto a planet if not why is it not?
1. How many planets are in our solar system?
2. Which planet is known as the Red Planet and why?
3. Which planet spins backward on its axis and why?
4. What is the solar system part of?
5. Who discovered the solar system?