It’s hard to conceive of the sheer size and the vast amount of empty space in our solar system, much less a galaxy or the universe. It is much easier for the planets to be reduced to a list of their properties. In this chapter, we’ll fight that tendency by inviting students to explore the size of the solar system and the properties of the planets in a way that should help them understand the larger story of our solar system. They will also learn about NASA’s Juno mission and, hopefully, develop an interest in other aspects of space exploration. The reading strategy featured here is “previewing diagrams and illustrations.” A materials list, teacher background information, references, assessment, and outcomes are provided. This book selection includes the Table of Contents, Acknowledgments, About the Author, Image Credits, and Index.