Publisher's Synopsis
Each volume in the "Planetary Exploration" series has been designed to introduce aspects of the solar system to young readers. The text has been illustrated with artwork which provides a scientifically accurate portrayal of features of the planet's surfaces, and gives such details as a sunrise over the rings of Saturn and the total eclipse of the sun.;This volume describes the planet of Saturn, known for its distinctive ring system. Illustrations depict these rings, make up of myriads of ice-covered particles.