The Planets

A rhyming journey through the solar system for ages 10–12. Read it aloud with younger children, or let developing readers explore the planets with Jenny.

“How will I remember the planets?” Jenny is worried about her upcoming test. With help from a friend, she sets off on an imaginative journey through space, from scorching Mercury to icy Neptune, with a visit to distant dwarf planet Pluto. Along the way, rhyme and a clever chant make the order of the planets easier to remember.

Explore the solar system

This educational children’s ebook blends a story with approachable astronomy facts. Young readers discover:

• Why Venus spins backwards and how Mars gets its red colour
• Jupiter’s swirling Great Red Spot and Saturn’s rings of ice and dust
• Why Uranus spins on its side and Neptune’s powerful winds
• The order of the planets, plus a memorable chant to help recall it
• Moons, atmospheres, rings, asteroid belts and dwarf planets

For curious readers, parents and teachers

The Planets introduces space and science through storytelling rather than a wall of facts. It makes a read-aloud for younger children and gives developing readers aged 10–12 a way to practise reading while exploring the solar system and STEM topics. The planet-order chant can also help with classroom learning.

Book details

• Recommended age: 10–12; suitable as a read-aloud with younger children
• Length: 18 pages
• Format: Ebook
• Illustrator: Rebecca Hughes