Solar System Readers and Passages

The Solar System Exploration

Join Mia on her science project journey through the solar system. Learn about the eight planets orbi...

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Understanding Sunspots

Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that ...

What are Solar Flares?

The Sun: Our Nearest Star

The Sun is the heart of our solar system and the closest star to Earth. Composed of hot plasma, the ...

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The Sun: Our Special Star

The Sun is the closest star to Earth and the center of our solar system.

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Learn about the Inner Planets

The inner planets of our solar system—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars—are fascinating worlds made of...

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Sunspots and Solar Flares

This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the fascinating phenomena of sunspots and solar ...

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Exploring Space: Rockets and Spacecraft

Space exploration has been one of humanity's greatest achievements, made possible by rockets and spa...

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