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When is a planet not a planet? : the story of Pluto  Cover Image Book Book

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

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780618898329 :
  • ISBN: 0618898328
  • Physical Description: 43 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Clarion Books, [2007]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction --The wanderers -- Some early astronomers -- Ideas that work...and those that don't -- Pluto's problems -- Finding planets -- What is a planet?
Target Audience Note:
980 Lexile.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning LG 6.6 1
Subject: Pluto (Dwarf planet)
Pluto (Dwarf planet)

Available copies

  • 45 of 47 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.

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  • 0 current holds with 47 total copies.
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Version of Resource: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip076/2006100684.html

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