The Solar System And Its Dwarf Planet

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9386316579

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The Solar System and its Dwarf Planet by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steve Kortenkamp
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Dwarf planets
ISBN : 9781429653978

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The Dwarf Planets by Steve Kortenkamp Pdf

"Describes the five dwarf planets in our solar system, including the birth of the solar system and the dwarf planets' orbits around the Sun"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Nathan Sommer
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781681036953

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Pluto & the Dwarf Planets by Nathan Sommer Pdf

In 2006, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Small, rocky dwarf planets make their home on the outer edges of the solar system. Scientists use telescopes to study Pluto and the dwarf planets as they orbit the Sun. Their fascinating findings are on display in this informative title about some of the solar system’s most far-away objects!

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615305667

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The Nature of Planets, Dwarf Planets, and Space Objects by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

Peering through a telescope, you are likely to encounter a host of celestial bodies—anything from another planet to a comet—speckling the night sky. Careful observation has shown that while each object follows a unique orbit or trajectory, these entities also share numerous qualities and together provide critical information about space and the universe as a whole. This engaging volume surveys the characteristics of the diverse objects that make up the solar system as well as their distinguishing features.

Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781625130396

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New Views of the Solar System by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Pdf

Are you up to date on the solar system? When the International Astronomical Union redefined the term ""planet,"" Pluto was downgraded to a lower status. New Views of the Solar System 2013 looks at scientists' changing perspectives, with articles on Pluto, the eight chief planets, and dwarf planets, new missions, updates for ongoing missions, newly-discovered moons, and updated tables. Brilliant photos and drawings showcase the planets, asteroids, comets, and more, providing a stunning collection of vivid images.

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615300518

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The Outer Solar System by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

Beyond Earth’s small, red neighbor Mars lie the gaseous, giant planets of the Outer Solar System. This book investigates these behemoths and dwarf planet Pluto, as well as other curiosities within the solar system’s farthest reaches, such as asteroid fields and the Kuiper belt.

Author : Susan Ring,Alexis Roumanis
Publisher : Smartbook Media Incorporated
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05
Category : Dwarf planets
ISBN : 1510509682

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Dwarf Planets by Susan Ring,Alexis Roumanis Pdf

An introduction to planets that are actually smaller than planets and found throughout the solar system.

Author : Shalini Saxena
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508104230

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Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets by Shalini Saxena Pdf

The reclassification of Pluto in 2006 not only decreased the number of planets in our solar system by one but also introduced the new category of dwarf planet. Readers will come to understand what separates a dwarf planet from a planet—or for that matter from any of the other bodies found within the solar system. They’ll learn about Pluto itself, as well as its fellow dwarf planets, Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris. Full of recent information, this title is sure to inspire an interest in space science among young readers.

Author : Riley Lawrence
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534522763

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Exploring Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets by Riley Lawrence Pdf

Pluto is too big to be an asteroid and too small to be a planet, so scientists call it a dwarf planet. It’s so far away from the sun that it gets no warmth at all, so it’s covered in a thick layer of ice. Readers learn fun facts such as these as they explore the world of our solar system’s dwarf planets. Informative diagrams, full-color photographs, and accessible text help readers discover more about Pluto and the other dwarf planets in our solar system.

Author : Robin Birch
Publisher : Facts On File
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Ceres (Dwarf planet)
ISBN : 1604132167

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Dwarf Planets by Robin Birch Pdf

What is a dwarf planet? What shape is Pluto's orbit? How long is a year on Eris? Where in the solar system is Ceres's orbit? What other objects revolve around the Sun? What are the names of Pluto's moons? What missions are planned to explore dwarf planets? Find answers to these questions and discover more about dwarf planets and the fascinating world of the solar system in this series covering each of the eight planets, dwarf planets, the Sun, Moon, and stars. Book jacket.

Author : Kellie Stewart
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499403756

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Journey to Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets by Kellie Stewart Pdf

Pluto, once considered the ninth planet in our solar system, is now classified as one of the largest dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt. But what is a dwarf planet? And what is the Kuiper Belt? This engaging book answers these questions while exploring the unique features of Pluto, its moon Charon, and other major dwarf planets like Eris and Ceres.

Author : Greg Roza
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781433942990

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Pluto by Greg Roza Pdf

Describes Pluto, which was officially designated a dwarf planet in 2006.

Author : Thomas Wm Hamilton
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing Rights Agency
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781628577280

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Dwarf Planets and Asteroids by Thomas Wm Hamilton Pdf

This stunning astronomy book explores Dwarf Planets and Asteroids: Minor Bodies of the Solar System. Written by a retired astronomer, the book provides a survey of the dwarf planets and asteroids, giving details of the discovery, naming, orbits, and physical characteristics of hundreds of examples of the known asteroids found by astronomers in the past two centuries. It also includes the different groups and classes of asteroids. Those bodies that have been visited by spacecraft are singled out for extra attention, including close-up photos where available. About two hundred asteroids have been found to have moons of their own, and the story of their discovery and examples of these moons are also included.

Author : K. J. Field
Publisher : Plutoshine Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-22
Category : Dwarf planets
ISBN : 1955815097

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5 Little Dwarf Planets by K. J. Field Pdf

A playful, science-packed introduction to Pluto and the dwarf planets told in sweet rhyming couplets. Introduce the solar system's five dwarf planets to children ages 3-8 with this fun planetary tale that proves small planets can shine just as bright as big ones! In the dark, cold depths of space five dwarf planets find their place. Five small planets make their mark lending light beams to the dark. Our solar system has amazing planets! But the smallest among them hold scientific wonders we are only just beginning to understand. This is THEIR story. Introduce your child to the delightful little worlds we call "dwarf planets" with this science-filled tale told in rhyming verse that celebrates the wondrous diversity of our solar system and the surprising power in being small. Makemake blushing red Rounds the Sun full speed ahead. Ninety-million miles to go No such thing as "take it slow." A rhyming storyline and playful watercolor illustrations of Pluto and his dwarf planet friends Haumea, Ceres, Makemake, and Eris will inspire any young child who's ever dreamed of space. Bonus science facts on each page provide context for the rhymes, as well as additional information. Children are sure to come away from the story counting the loveable dwarf planets as newfound friends and wanting to learn more about our incredible universe. Ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age children up to age 8 who love outer space! This dwarf-planet picture book for kids features: ★ Vibrant, joyful watercolor illustrations that bring space concepts alive ★ Playful rhymes & storyline that introduce the five dwarf planets and their special features ★ Bonus science facts on every page that provide context for the rhymes and additional information ★ Plenty of astronomy expressed in simple ways children can understand ★ Sweet message about the ability of small planets to shine just as bright as big ones Little Pluto rose to fame By not doing things the same: Heart that spans a thousand miles Brightening space and human smiles Expand your child's knowledge of the solar system with this fun-filled focus on the little planets that populate our solar system!

Author : Alan Stern,Jacqueline Mitton
Publisher : Wiley-VCH
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015040576053

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Pluto and Charon by Alan Stern,Jacqueline Mitton Pdf

Rave reviews for Pluto and Charon: Ice Worlds on the Ragged Edge of the Solar System The story of the quest to understand Pluto and the resulting transformation of our concept of the diminutive planet from that of solar-system misfit to king of the Kuiper Belt is told in this book by Alan Stern and Jacqueline Mitton. Stern, a Plutophile to the core, is one of the most energetic, talented, and savvy planetary astronomers in the business today. Mitton, trained as an astronomer, is an experienced writer and editor of scientific books for nonscientists. Together they have created an immensely informative book . . . Written in an engaging and informal style, Pluto and Charon takes the reader step by step from the discovery of the ninth planet in 1930 to the current understanding of Pluto and its moon, Charon.-Sky & Telescope More than a book summarizing what we know about [the] planet, [Pluto and Charon is] about how far and how fast astronomical technology has come since 1965 . . . Stern and Mitton use the narrative of Pluto research to explain in comfortable, everyday language how such work is done . . . One of the nice touches in the book is that Stern and Mitton tell us something about each astronomer.-Astronomy Pluto and Charon presents the exploration of the ninth planet-written as a vivid historical account-for anyone with an interest in science and astronomy . . . the authors describe in simple language the methods researchers use to explore the universe and the way ever-improving instrumentation helps their knowledge advance.-Physics Today