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Through conversations that address distance from the Sun, axial tilt, orbital orientation, cold temperatures, and social teasing, the narrative connects each concern to clear scientific reasons. Uranus reflects on the role of its atmosphere and the perception caused by hydrogen sulfide, while also highlighting its notable status in the solar system, including its name origin and large moon count.","Why is Uranus Sad?  \nAuthors: Obai Al-Alloush, Laila Ouda Illustrator: Farah Nasrawy English  \nWhy is Uranus Sad?  \nWritten by Farah Nasrawi.  \nImages by Farah Nasrawi. © Asafeer Education Technologies FZ LLC, 2018. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.  \nEnglish  \nUnited States  \nCopyright © Asafeer Education Technologies FZ LLC, 2018  \n[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)[ ](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)[You may not use this work for commercial purposes. You may](You may not use this work for commercial purposes. You may)[ ](You may not use this work for commercial purposes. You may)adapt and add to this work, but you may distribute the resulting work only under the same or similar license to this one. You must keep the copyright and credits for authors, illustrators, etc.  \nThe original work of this book was made possible through the generous support of the All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development (ACR GCD) Partners (the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), World Vision, and the Australian Government) . It was prepared by Asafeer Education Technologies FZ LLC and does not necessarily reflect the views of the ACR GCD Partners. Any adaptation or translation of this work should not be considered an official ACR GCD translation and ACR GCD shall not be liable for any content or error in this translation.  \nUranus, Uranus tell me why? Why are you sad and why do you cry?  \nYou’ve been so sad since yesterday, is that because from the sun, you’re far away?  \nNo, that’s not the reason I groaned. Thank you, but kindly leave me alone.  \nIs it your tilted axis? Is it because you orbit the Sun on your side? No, that’s not the reason I groaned. Thank you, but kindly leave me alone.  \nWell, perhaps it’s that you’re the coldest in the solar system, my dear? In that case, I have a coat, gloves and scarf for you here. No, that’s not the reason I groaned. Thank you, but kindly leave me alone.  \nTell me, my friend, was it something the other planets said?  \nIt’s because I smell like rotten eggs you see, that’s why everyone’s teasing me. Nonetheless, I made it clear that it’s just the hydrogen sulphide in my atmosphere.  \nCheer up, Uranus! You must not be aware of your fame. Just look at your name, after one of the Greek gods it came. Not to mention your twenty-seven moons...take a look! 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