Pluto & the dwarf planets

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Title:

Pluto & the dwarf planets

Alternate title:

Pluto and the dwarf planets

Author:

Sommer, Nathan, author.

Series:

Space science.

Summary:

"Engaging images accompany information about Pluto and the dwarf planets. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7."-- Provided by publisher.

Audience:

Ages 7-12.

Grades 3 to 7.

Contents:

A planet-changing announcement -- What are Pluto and the dwarf planets? -- How did Pluto and the dwarf planets form? -- Where are Pluto and the dwarf planets? -- Why do we study Pluto and the dwarf planets?

Physical Description:

24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Subject Term:

Dwarf planets -- Juvenile literature.

Geographic Term:

Pluto (Dwarf planet) -- Juvenile literature.

Kuiper Belt -- Juvenile literature.

Solar system -- Juvenile literature.

Publisher:

Bellwether Media,

Publication Date:

2019

ISBN:

9781626179776

9780531133149

Publication Information:

Minneapolis, MN : Bellwether Media, 2019.

Call Number:

J 523.49 SOMMER

Holds: Copies:

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In 2006, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Small, rocky dwarf planets make their home on the outer edges of the solar system. Scientists use telescopes to study Pluto and the dwarf planets as they orbit the Sun. Their fascinating findings are on display in this informative title about some of the solar system's most far-away objects!