DR. BRUCE BETTS is a planetary scientist who loves teaching people about planets, space, and the night sky in fun and entertaining ways. He is the chief scientist for the world's largest space interest group, The Planetary Society, where he heads both the Science and Technology and the Education and Outreach programs. He regularly writes for a variety of online and print publications, including The Planetary Report and his blog, planetary.org. Learn more at RandomSpaceFact.com.
"Solar System Reference for Teens quickly catches one's attention
with its pictures and illustrations. While being a great reference,
this book is also wonderful as it also provides fun information
about space, historical figures, and careers." --Deborah Gewecke,
high school science teacher
"Dr. Betts builds on the great space science foundation he created
for young children with this delightful and much more comprehensive
book. Entertaining text, beautiful illustrations, and sidebars
providing fun facts and career guidance make this new work perfect
for teens (and adults!) who want to take a deep dive into our solar
neighborhood." --Mat Kaplan, host of Planetary Radio
"With space being the future of science education, older kids want
to learn more about planets, missions, and technological
advancements, which this book delivers. With its stunning images,
fascinating facts, and actionable tips, this reference guide should
be in the library of any middle and high school-aged student who
wants to delve deeper into space and space exploration." --Dr.
Erica Colón, founder of Nitty Gritty Science
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