This free printable planet word search includes the names of the eight planets and five dwarf planets in our solar system.

Our solar system is home to eight amazing planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Did you know that there are also five recognized dwarf planets? They’re a bit different from the official planets in size, composition, or orbit. Find Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake. Color the pictures, then go learn more about them!
This is an easy puzzle; it’s recommended for all ages.
After you explore the solar system, return home and solve the planet Earth word search.
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