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Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
On August 24, 2006, a group of astronomers made a big announcement: Pluto could no longer be considered a planet. This book explains how advancements in technology have changed our understanding of the universe--and exactly how and why the number of planets in our solar system went from nine to eight.
Author
Series
Our universe volume 7
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it's Pluto's turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself."-- Publisher marketing.
Author
Pub. Date
2017
Description
Join the latest spacecraft on their missions to explore our solar system.Explore their amazing discoveries for yourself.Be at the cutting-edge of space exploration and be wowed by amazing recent images of giant planets, rocky moons, and speeding comets, deep in space.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"My First Book of Planets for kids includes: Planetary profiles- With this book of planets for kids, your child will learn everything there is to know about the eight planets in our solar system, plus dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake. Colorful cosmos- Vibrant, high-quality photos in this book of planets for kids will take them into deep space and onto each planet-no telescope required! Fun space facts- Did you know the bubbles...
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"An introduction to Neptune, comets, and dwarf planets for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
18) The Squadron
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2015
Description
"All Sera Visser wants to do is pass her finals. Sera is one of the few selected for a chance to be part of Zeta Squadron, an elite group of space pilots. All she needs to do is complete one flight, from the Old World to the New Colonies. Her mission doesn't start off well, and damage to one of her engines sends her off course. She crashes onto a violent dwarf planet with a molten core that is slowly devouring its surface. And that might be the least...
Author
Series
Our universe volume 7
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it's Pluto's turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Pluto in this next celestial "autobiography" in the...
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