Publisher's Synopsis
Children are often fascinated by the concept of Earth's nearest planetary neighbours, and this series of books takes a scientific look at each planet in turn. This particular book looks at Mercury, establishing its position relative to the sun and the other planets which surround it, and describes the discoveries that have been made about Mercury by scientists as they probe deeper into space. Also included are theories about the planet's physical composition and characteristics. Each title of the series "Exploring the Planets" includes illustrations of the surface panorama, diagrams and photographs of space probes and their associated rocketry.
