Miller, Ron, 1947-

Natural satellites : the book of moons / Ron Miller. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographies and index.

The birth of the solar system -- What is a moon? -- Our moon is special -- Worlds of ice -- A world of fire -- The giant -- The planet with a billion moons -- Prisoners of gravity -- Curioser and curioser -- Abodes for life.

"The moons of our solar system feature extreme and potentially life-hosting environments. This book delves into the science behind the fascinating properties of various moons and explains why astronomers search for life on moons"--



9781728419442 9781728427485 9781728427508

2020009973


Satellites--Juvenile literature.
Outer planets--Satellites--Juvenile literature.


Electronic Books.

QB401 / .N388 2021