1. Solar System Facts

2. Earth facts to add to your booklet. • 1. Earth is the only planet having intelligent life. • 2. Earth’s atmosphere is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen. • 3. It takes light eight minutes to travel from the sun to Earth.

3. Mercury facts to add to your booklet. • 1. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but it is not the hottest. • 2. Mercury’s temperatures range from 842°F to -292°F. • 3. Mercury orbits 30 miles per second.

4. Venus facts to add to your booklet. • 1. Venus is the hottest planet because it has many clouds that trap in heat. • 2. Venus has more volcanoes than any other planet. • 3. Venus is the brightest of all the planets. • 4. The temperature reaches around 878°F.