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The Smart Guide to The Solar System illustrates the relationship between mother Earth, the Sun and the planets. You'll understand the importance of the moon, how we discovered Venus, Pluto and Mars, and what it all means. On Jupiter, you'll meet Galileo's four moons Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, that shine like a mini-solar system, and the Jovian Ring System. Tidal forces and their impact on the planets will crystallize your understanding of the Earth's environment. This handy guide tells all including the true nature of Saturn's moons including how Mimas has a death-star crater; how Tethys has a huge crater and on its opposite side, a giant canyon; and how Lapetus is two-faced. Important information including Ceres, the first asteroid; how comets come from the Oort Cloud and the Kuiper Belt; and much more fill these fascinating pages.