Explains the characteristics of mercury, where it is found, how it is used by humans, and its relationship to other elements found in the periodic table.
Meticulously researched, sympathetic yet not sensational,Mercuryoffers an unvarnished look at the extreme highs and lows of life in the fast lane. At the heart of this story is a man . . . and the music he loved.
Mercury: Emissions and Control
But there are those who hope to find wealth in its desolation. Saito Yamagata thinks Mercury's position will make it an ideal orbit point for satellites that could someday create enough power to propel starships into deep space.
A stunning introduction to the first planet in our solar system, utilizing full-color photographs from the Mariner probe. A "fine contribution to science collections." —Kirkus Reviews. Newly updated 2012.
Presents information on Mercury, the planet closest to the sun, as it was photographed by the U.S. spacecraft, Mariner 10. Includes a glossary and "Mercury Quick Facts".
Mercury is one of only two planets in the solar system without a moon or moons. Some scientists believe that Mercury was once Venus's moon. Learn more in Mercury: The Swift Planet, one of the titles in The Solar System series.
Describes the planet closest to the sun, examining its size and composition, its surface features, its orbit, and efforts to learn more about this planet.
Did you know that Mercury has no moon? Mercury may once have been Venus’s moon. Find out more in Mercury, a Planets book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content.
A Kirkus Reviews 'Best Fiction of 2016' selection A Bookpage 'Best Books of 2016' selection A Barnes and Noble 'Best Books of 2016' selection A Seattle Times 'Best Books of 2016' selection 'Mercury is as luminous, unforgettable, and ...
Discusses the discovery, physical characteristics, and exploration of the planet closest to the Sun.
Written by the author of Queen & I: The Brian May Story, this biography contains previously unseen photographs of Freddie at play, supplied especially for this book by some of his closest friends.