The planet closest to the Sun, Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system. Nicknamed the Swift Planet, it orbits the Sun faster than any other planet. Mercury is…

The fifth planet from the Sun, Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Jupiter is a giant planet made up of swirling gases and powerful winds. Learn these…

Dwarf planets are smaller than planets and can be found throughout the solar system. So far, five dwarf planets have been officially recognized. Scientists think there may be hundreds more…

The seventh planet from the Sun, Uranus is known for its mysterious liquid ocean and gases that give it a blue-green glow. Uranus has 27 known moons. Learn these facts…

Earth’s abundant water makes the planet look blue from space. The pull of the Moon’s gravity is responsible for high and low tides on Earth. Learn more in Earth: The…

Cats are warm and loving animals. They are both beautiful and mysterious. Adding a cat to your family can be a rewarding experience. Learn more about how to care for…

Little turtle was lost! Free from his egg, he climbed out into a big, beautiful new world. Lost and alone, he wondered–where did he really belong? The bear told him…

With the box office successes of movies based on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, familiarity with J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth is growing. Unfortunately, scholarship dealing with…