14 Fun Facts About the Ring Moons of Jupiter: A 15-Minute Book: Educational Version

The four largest are the Galilean moons. These are the ones seen from any telescope on Earth.

But there are four more moons. These little known moons are odd shaped. They orbit close to the planet, providing the material that makes up Jupiter’s ring system. In order from Jupiter they are Metis, Adrastea, Amalthea and Thebe.

This book is about these four moons.

How much do you know about these moons?

Do you know:

How many rings does Jupiter have?

How do these moons make the rings of Jupiter?

What happens to Jupiter's rings?

How big are the craters on Amalthea?

What is the reddest object in our solar system?

And much more.

Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.

Ages 8 and up.

All measurements in American and metric.

Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards.

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