Cover of When Is a Planet Not a Planet?: The Story of Pluto

When Is a Planet Not a Planet?: The Story of Pluto

On August 24, 2006, a group of astronomers made a big announcement: Pluto could no longer be considered a planet. This book explains how advancements in technology have changed our understanding of the universe—and exactly how and why the number of planets in our solar system went from nine to eight.

Subject
science
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 48 pages

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