Pluto's secret : an icy world's tale of discovery Cover Image

Pluto's secret : an icy world's tale of discovery / by Margaret A. Weitekamp with David DeVorkin ; illustrated by Diane Kidd.

Weitekamp, Margaret A., 1971- (Author). DeVorkin, David H., 1944- (Added Author). Kidd, Diane, (illustrator.). National Air and Space Museum. (Added Author).

Summary:

"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 into how it works and what types of things exist within it. The book includes a glossary and bibliography"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781419704239
ISBN: 1419704230
Physical Description: 39 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Published in association with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 38) and index.
Target Audience Note:	770L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.8 0.5 156815.