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The Planets

Ages 6-10Beginner

There are 8 planets in our Solar System. They all travel around the Sun in paths called orbits.

The 8 Planets (closest to farthest from the Sun):

  • Mercury — the smallest and closest to the Sun
  • Venus — the hottest planet
  • Earth — our home, the only planet with life
  • Mars — the red planet
  • Jupiter — the largest planet
  • Saturn — famous for its beautiful rings
  • Uranus — rotates on its side
  • Neptune — the farthest and windiest planet

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