
Part of the Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series
Explore Pluto's mysteries and its place in our solar system.
Journey to the edge of our solar system and uncover the secrets of Pluto. Discover how this distant dwarf planet compares to Earth, and delve into updated space missions and celestial discoveries. With vivid photographs and engaging text, this exploration invites readers to ponder Pluto's role among the stars and the evolving understanding of our cosmic neighborhood. What mysteries does this icy world hold, and how does it challenge our view of the universe?
Features: - Includes vocabulary word hunt with pronunciations, glossary, and index- Labeled diagrams and timelines- Beautiful, full-color photographs- Simple interior design and easy-to-read fonts- Web sites for further research and information- Vocabulary preview and review pages plus backmatter pages that invite readers to think further on the study topics- Fits science curriculum standards for earth & space science and science and technologyWhat’s New: - Updated illustrations and photos- Updated art of solar system shows 8 planets and their orbits instead of 9- New Pluto book includes a list of other dwarf planets, in addition to Pluto, in our solar system- Updated information on space missions, moons, and planets- Updated Web sites for further information in backmatter- Updated indexes
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