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.
An introduction to the two planets farthest from the Sun, Uranus and Neptune, including what they are made of, their distinctive rings and moons, how scientists discovered the planets, and a description of Pluto and other dwarf planets.
a story of astronomical rivalry and the pioneers of planet hunting
Standage, Tom
2000
Chronicles the discovery of the planet Neptune and examines the effect this discovery--made by mathematical calculation rather than observation--has since had on astronomy.
Presents a short study of the planet Neptune, and provides scientific facts as to its size and distance from the earth, what it is made of, when it was first discovered, and other interesting details about the planet.
Introduces the planet Neptune, exploring its atmosphere, composition, and other characteristics and looking particularly at how humans learned about the gas giant that is four times the size of Earth.