Solar System Readers and Passages
The Solar System-Short Story
Join Mia on her science project journey through the solar system. Learn about the eight planets orbiting the Sun, their ...
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Understanding Sunspots
Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that lowers the temperatu...
What are Solar Flares?
The Sun: Our Nearest Star
The Sun is the heart of our solar system and the closest star to Earth. Composed of hot plasma, the Sun generates energy...
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The Sun: Our Special Star
The Sun is the closest star to Earth and the center of our solar system.
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Learn about the Inner Planets
The inner planets of our solar system—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars—are fascinating worlds made of rock and metal. Clo...
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Sunspots and Solar Flares
This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the fascinating phenomena of sunspots and solar flares, as described...
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Exploring Space: Rockets and Spacecraft
Space exploration has been one of humanity's greatest achievements, made possible by rockets and spacecraft. Rockets act...
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