When is a planet not a planet? : the story of Pluto
Titre
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When is a planet not a planet? : the story of Pluto
Elaine. Scott
Sommaire
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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.
Date de publication comme intervalle
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2007
Description matérielle
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43 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Table des matières
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Introduction --The wanderers -- Some early astronomers -- Ideas that work--and those that don't -- Pluto's problems -- Finding planets -- What is a planet?
Note locale
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This book donated to our library on behalf of Howie Long our dedicated D.A.R.E. Officer, 2010-2011.
Informations sur le programme
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Accelerated Reader LG 6.6 1.0 116718
Sky Science Gr. 6+
Science - Grade 9
Science
Terme de vedette-matière
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Astronomy.
Terme géographique
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Pluto (Dwarf planet).
Résumé
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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.
Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
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9780618898329
Informations de publication
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New York : Clarion Books, c2007.
| Bibliothèque | Numéro de rayon | Type de document | Code à barres du document | Statut |
|---|
| Kildare | 523.41 SCO | Book | 30138000051161 | Non-Fiction |