| How to Teach Grown-Ups about Pluto: The Cutting-Edge Space Science of the Solar System Contributor(s): Regas, Dean (Author), Blecha, Aaron (Illustrator), Britannica Group (Author) |
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ISBN: 1913750515 ISBN-13: 9781913750510 Publisher: Britannica Books OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2022 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science |
| Lexile Measure: 840 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.06" W x 8.58" (1.15 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy.In this delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet anymore. Delving into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have helped our understanding of the universe (including the 11-year-old girl who named Pluto in the first place), and the ever-changing nature of science, this book will equip every reader with the tools they need to bring their grown-ups fully up to speed, and to sneak in as many amazing astronomical facts as possible. And there's a handy quiz at the end so that you can check your grown-up has been paying attention! |