Discovering New Planets
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2013 · Est. 24 min read

Discovering New Planets

Part of the A True Book: Dr. Mae Jemison and 100 Year Starship series

Explore the search for distant planets and potential alien life.

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48 pages· 2,792 words· Est. 24 min read
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Join astronomers on a thrilling journey beyond our solar system, where they use cutting-edge technology to uncover distant planets. Could these worlds harbor life forms unlike any on Earth? Discover the methods and mysteries that drive this cosmic exploration.

From the publisher

Astronomers have been working for decades to locate and identify all of the planets they can.There are eight planets in our solar system, and there could be billions more throughout space. Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover what methods these scientists use, how new technology has helped them see further than ever, and why some scientists think that faraway planets could be home to life forms unlike anything on Earth.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
2,792
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
Books about search for lifeBooks about astronomyBooks about spaceBooks about exoplanetsBooks about solar systems
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
156889
Publication
Published
March 1, 2013
First published
January 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780531240632

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