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Brown, Mike Dickmann, Nancy Ferrie, Chris Gauthier, Kelly Kukla, Lauren Stott, CaroleBrown, Mike
Summary: The astronomer who inadvertently triggered the "demotion" of Pluto in his effort to officially recognize the solar system's tenth planet describes the ensuing debates and public outcry while revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his discovery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spiegel & Grau 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 523.49 BROFerrie, Chris
Summary: "Pluto the planet Was really quite proud. But at the party of planets, It wasn't allowed... Scientists have determined that Pluto is a minor planet and is no longer considered one of the main planets of the Solar System. But that doesn't mean we don't love Pluto and the other minor planets in the universe! From the team behind the adorably popular 8 Little Planets comes a new tale about the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Explore 2020
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Summary: Blast off into outer space with DISCOVERINGS PLANETS AND MOONS! From the icy outer reaches of our solar system to the blazing heat of the Sun, this action-packed, full-color book is bursting with gripping facts, fun tidbits, and dynamic artwork that bring the mysteries of our galaxy to life!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Applesauce Press 2018
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Summary: Some people might think of planets as all being pretty similar, but they actually come in vastly different sizes and are made up of many different elements. Some, like Earth, are rocky, while others, such as Jupiter, are made up of gas. Readers will learn about the different planets in our solar system.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2019
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Summary: Climb Aboard! Explore planets and how they are formed! Meet early astronomers and read about early astronomy! Investigate telescopes, satellites, rovers, and probes! Learn about different planets: terrestrial, gas, ice giants, dwarf, and exoplanets! See an infographicshowing the solar system! Did You Know? facts and a Guidebook of planets in our solar system complete your journey.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523 KUKGauthier, Kelly
Summary: From planets and moons to dwarf planets and space technology, get ready to learn about how our solar system works and how we continue to discover amazing new facts about outer space. Inside this book you'll find: everything you've ever wanted to know about the Apollo 11 mission that put mankind on the moon. Scientific profiles of our planets, as well as many of the moons in our solar system....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Applesauce Press, an imprint of Cider Mill Press Book Publishers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 GAUStott, Carole
Summary: Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up the solar system, describing the eight planets that orbit the Sun, the moons, asteroids, and dwarf planets in the system, and the spacecrafts humans have created to explore the stars.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017