The planets /

"For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? And what exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered in this high-inter...

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Main Authors: Wilberforce, Bert (Author)
Published: Gareth Stevens Publishing,
Publisher Address: New York :
Publication Dates: 2021.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: First edition.
Series: A look at space science
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Summary: "For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? And what exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered in this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and Make the Grade fact boxes featured throughout the comprehensible text"--
Carrier Form: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781538259207
1538259206
Index Number: QB602
CLC: P185-49
Call Number: P185-49/W664
Contents: Our eight planets -- What is a planet? -- The rocky planets -- The gas giants -- The ice giants -- Planetary explorations -- Outside out solar system -- How far from the sun?.