The Planets in Our Solar System

1. The Planets in Our Solar System By Franklyn M. Branley

2. What are some other planets in our solar system? solar system • The solar system includes the sun and all the planets, satellites, and comets that circle around the sun. • Earth is one of the eight planets in our solar system.

3. What is something that you can do easily? easily • If you do something easily, it is not hard for you to do. • Ben practiced the piano so that he played the music easily.

4. What is farther than the moon? farther • When there are two objects, the one that is a greater distance away is farther away. • I live farther from school than you do.

5. What main thing about school do you like? main • The most important thing is the main thing. • The main part of the book is about stars.

6. What word means the opposite of dim? dim • Something that is dim has very little light. • It is hard to see in a dim room.

7. What are the temperatures in December? temperatures • Temperatures measure heat and cold. • The temperatures in July are hot.

8. How is a telescope like a pair of glasses? telescope • A telescope is a tool used to make faraway objects look larger and closer. • I use a telescope to study stars.

9. What will you probably do after school today? probably • If something is likely to happen, it will probably happen. • I’ll probably walk the dog.