Discovering new planets

Title:

Personal Author EPSB:

Summary:

There are eight planets in our solar system, and there could be billions more throughout space. Astronomers have been working for decades to locate and identify all of the planets they can. Readers will discover what methods these scientists use, how new technology has helped them see further than ever, and why some scientists think that faraway planets could be home to life forms unlike anything on Earth.

Year Published:

2013

Series:

A true book

Physical Description:

48 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Note:

"Dr. Mae Jemison and the 100 Year Starship" --- T.p.

Contents:

Balls of rock and gas -- Searching for planets -- Planets outside our solar system -- A closer look -- Planets like Earth.

Subject:

Planets.