When Stink discovers that Pluto has been downgraded from a planet to a dwarf planet, he launches a campaign in his classroom to restore its status to that of a full-fledged member of the solar system.
Describes what dwarf planets are, what they are made of, and the five known ones in Earth's solar system which are Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris.
Presents information about the three outer planets of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, including when and how they were discovered, what is currently known about them, and relevant spacecraft expeditions.
Presents a study of Pluto; and examines its moon, early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and space missions to Pluto.
Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, describing their positions in relation to the sun and other planets.
Introduces the planets Neptune and Pluto, answering questions about their atmospheres, what they are made of, how big they are, what they look like and much more.
a beginner's guide to understanding the "new solar system"
Sutherland, Paul Graham
2009
Offers an overview of the solar system, with easy-to-understand explanations of the difference between asteroids and meteoroids, the simplest ways to find the bright planets, the reasons why Pluto is no longer a planet, and other related topics.
