Photographs and simple text introduce young students to dwarf planets.

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the dwarf planets in the solar system. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"

"Engaging images accompany information about Pluto and the dwarf planets. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

""Presents facts about the composition, atmosphere, and history of exploration of Pluto and other dwarf planets and features large illustrations and photographs."--

In Pluto and the Dwarf Planets, early readers learn about Pluto and the dwarf planets unique characteristics and compositions. A labeled diagram further explores Pluto s makeup, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Pluto and the dwarf planets online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.

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...

They're like major planets, but not quite. They circle around the sun. They're round. But they haven't cleared everything out of their path. Explore these unusual objects in this book about the dwarf planets.

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...

A giant storm is raging on the planet Jupiter. Scientists have tracked it for about 150 years, but much about the storm remains a mystery. Science expert Velma and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang are ready to investigate! Learn how the inner planets are different from the outer planets, how fast the wind blows on Neptune, what the newest rovers are studying on Mars and more!

It's time to read about everyone's favorite dwarf planet, Pluto! This tiny, icy world is full of fascinating facts to discover. Beginning readers will also learn about the other dwarf planets, with handy pronunciation guides and bolded vocabulary words to encourage understanding. A concise fact file spread emphasizes key points, plus a bonus craft activity is easy for kids to create alone or as a group. Index, glossary, and further reading included...