Montessori education includes astronomy, referred to as "cosmic education," to inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe. This approach encourages children to understand their place in the cosmos and to develop scientific thinking skills. The Solar System Charts and Cards illustrate the layout of the following parts of the solar system: Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn, Venus, Earth, Neptune, Mars, Pluto (a dwarf planet), Uranus, Sun, Earth's Moon, asteroids, and comet. Includes: contr