When is a planet not a planet? : the story of Pluto

Title
When is a planet not a planet? : the story of Pluto

Personal Author EPSB
Elaine. Scott

Summary
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.

Year Published
2007

Physical Description
43 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.

Contents
Introduction --The wanderers -- Some early astronomers -- Ideas that work--and those that don't -- Pluto's problems -- Finding planets -- What is a planet?

Note (Local)
This book donated to our library on behalf of Howie Long our dedicated D.A.R.E. Officer, 2010-2011.

Age Interest level
Gr. 2-5

Grade Interest level
1-4

Program Information
Accelerated Reader LG 6.6 1.0 116718
 
Sky Science Gr. 6+
 
Science - Grade 9
 
Science

Subject
Astronomy.

Geographic Term
Pluto (Dwarf planet).

Curriculum Objective
Science -- Grade 6C. local
 
Science local

Summary
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.

ISBN
9780618898329

Publisher
New York : Clarion Books, c2007.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Kildare523.41 SCOBook30138000051161Non-Fiction