Book Description
Discusses the 2006 reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet, and describes its physical characteristics, as well as those of other celestial bodies such as moons and asteroids.
Author : Anna Kaspar
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 11,12 MB
Release : 2007-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404238244
Discusses the 2006 reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet, and describes its physical characteristics, as well as those of other celestial bodies such as moons and asteroids.
Author : Ruth Owen
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 15,71 MB
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1615338411
The distinction between planets and dwarf planets is explored in this fascinating volume. It discusses the most recent scientific discoveries along with the mysteries and questions they raise. Amazing illustrations make this book beautiful as well as informative.
Author : Shalini Saxena
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 21,95 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1508103402
Author : Kellie Stewart
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 22,79 MB
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1499404271
Pluto, once considered the ninth planet in our solar system, is now classified as one of the largest dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt. But what is a dwarf planet? And what is the Kuiper Belt? This engaging book answers these questions while exploring the unique features of Pluto, its moon Charon, and other major dwarf planets like Eris and Ceres.
Author : Riley Lawrence
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 35,80 MB
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1534522808
Pluto is too big to be an asteroid and too small to be a planet, so scientists call it a dwarf planet. It’s so far away from the sun that it gets no warmth at all, so it’s covered in a thick layer of ice. Readers learn fun facts such as these as they explore the world of our solar system’s dwarf planets. Informative diagrams, full-color photographs, and accessible text help readers discover more about Pluto and the other dwarf planets in our solar system.
Author : Mike Brown
Publisher : Random House
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 27,15 MB
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0385531109
The solar system most of us grew up with included nine planets, with Mercury closest to the sun and Pluto at the outer edge. Then, in 2005, astronomer Mike Brown made the discovery of a lifetime: a tenth planet, Eris, slightly bigger than Pluto. But instead of adding one more planet to our solar system, Brown’s find ignited a firestorm of controversy that culminated in the demotion of Pluto from real planet to the newly coined category of “dwarf” planet. Suddenly Brown was receiving hate mail from schoolchildren and being bombarded by TV reporters—all because of the discovery he had spent years searching for and a lifetime dreaming about. A heartfelt and personal journey filled with both humor and drama, How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming is the book for anyone, young or old, who has ever imagined exploring the universe—and who among us hasn’t?
Author : Nadia Higgins
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 45,67 MB
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1627179631
In Dwarf Planets: Pluto and the Lesser Planets, students will learn about the five discovered dwarf planets in our solar system and make observations about orbital patterns, new discoveries, and more. Filled with fun facts, young learners will love exploring the scientific information and drawing conclusions about life now and in the future. The Inside Outer Space series takes readers on an intergalactic journey that unravels the mysteries of the universe. Each 24-page book informs readers in grades K–3 on the Sun, Earth, planets, and stars, while also igniting imaginations about the unknown. Stunning photographs and diagrams engage readers, while text-based questions aid in reading comprehension
Author : Gregory Vogt
Publisher : LernerClassroom
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 12,6 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 076134988X
Describes the dwarf planet's characteristics, discussing its position, size, composition, and exploration.
Author : Mari C. Schuh
Publisher : Our Solar System
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,73 MB
Release : 2023
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Pluto and other official dwarf planets' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planets' defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planets' locations in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planets' compositions. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about dwarf planets using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets is part of Jump!'s Our Solar System series.
Author : Nathan Sommer
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 45,15 MB
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1681036959
In 2006, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Small, rocky dwarf planets make their home on the outer edges of the solar system. Scientists use telescopes to study Pluto and the dwarf planets as they orbit the Sun. Their fascinating findings are on display in this informative title about some of the solar system’s most far-away objects!