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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
In Pluto and the Dwarf Planets, early readers learn about Pluto and the dwarf planets unique characteristics and compositions. A labeled diagram further explores Pluto s makeup, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Pluto and the dwarf planets online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Formats
Description
En este libro, los jóvenes lectores aprenderán sobre Plutón y su relación con la Tierra dentro de nuestro sistema solar.
"In this book, young readers will learn about Pluto and its relation to Earth within our solar system"--
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers readers a captivating look into dwarf planets, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
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
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Physical Desc
39 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"People, children especially, have been baffled, bewildered, and even outraged by the fact that Pluto is no longer called a planet. Through whimsical artwork and an entertaining dialog format, this book explains why this is so. Providing a history of the small, icy world from its discovery and naming to its recent reclassification, this book presents a fascinating look at how scientists organize and class our solar system as they gain new insights...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
NC 810L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"For many years, it was accepted as fact that our solar system had nine planets. However, one important meeting of astronomers in 2006 reduced that number to eight. They decided that Pluto was not a planet, a declaration that outraged some people. Readers will learn more about distant Pluto, such as how it was accidentally discovered. Brilliant photographs accompany the fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
940L
Physical Desc
73 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Follow a spacecraft the size of a piano, named New Horizons, on the first ever spacecraft mission to Pluto, the space entity formerly known as a planet, in the latest addition to the epic and authoritative Scientists in the Field series."--
Publisher
World Book
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introduction to Neptune and the distant dwarf planets, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.
12) Heart on Pluto
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 x 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"New Horizons, a NASA robot, is going where no robot, or human, has gone before: Pluto! Join New Horizons on an incredible journey, and discover that love can be found anywhere-even at the farthest reaches of the solar system"--
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 830L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"When Venetia Burney's grandfather reads aloud from the newspaper about a new discovery--a "ninth major planet" that has yet to be named--her eleven-year-old mind starts whirring. She is studying the planets in school and loves Roman mythology. "It might be called Pluto," she says, thinking of the dark underworld. Grandfather loves the idea and contacts his friend at London's Royal Astronomical Society, who writes to scientists at the Lowell Observatory...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
39 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
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Description
"Ride along with the New Horizons spacecraft as she rockets three billion miles to Pluto! Watch her take the first close-up photos of Pluto, and then journey another billion miles to mini-world Arrokoth. You'll whiz through space at more than 10 miles per second; learn how giant planet Jupiter helped the little spacecraft reach Pluto; and discover the astonishing surface feature that made the world fall in love with Pluto"--
Author
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Descubra la Plutón y otros planetas enanos, a través de textos cautivantes, fotografías vibrantes e infografías poderosas"--
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 pages : colored illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
""Presents facts about the composition, atmosphere, and history of exploration of Pluto and other dwarf planets and features large illustrations and photographs."--
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