Book
When is a planet not a planet? : the story of Pluto / Elaine Scott.
Explains how advancements in technology have changed our understanding of the universe, including why Pluto is no longer considered a planet.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780618898329
- ISBN: 0618898328
- Physical Description: 43 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
- Publisher: New York : Houghton Mifflin, c2007.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Clarion Books." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [41]), Internet addresses (p. [41]-42) and index. |
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| Subject: | Astronomy Pluto (Dwarf planet) |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | J 523.482 Sco | 31681001815018 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Based on the new definitions determined by the International Astronomical Union and enhanced with full-color photos and paintings, this book provides an informative examination of the facts regarding Pluto's reassignment as a non-planet in August 2006. - Baker & Taylor
Explains how advancements in technology have changed our understanding of the universe and why the number of planets in the solar system went down from nine to eight. - HoughtonSpace and planets are topics of endless fascination to kids and part of every grade-school curriculum. Yet because of the history-making reassignment of Pluto from âplanetâ to âdwarf planetâ on August 24, 2006, all books on the solar system are now out of date.
Enter When is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto by Elaine Scott, an esteemed writer of non-fiction for children. Scott is the first to put the answer to the title question into terms simple enough for a very young audience to understand, based upon the new definitions determined by the International Astronomical Union.
Well-researched and accompanied by large, awe-inspiring photographs and paintings, this exciting new book makes clear what astronomers have argued about for decades.
