pluto (dwarf planet)

A simple introduction to Pluto, discussing where it is, what it is made of, its orbit and moon, and its place in the solar system.

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.

Describes the history of Pluto's discovery and what is known and unknown about the planet today.

Presents a detailed discussion of the four outermost planets in our solar system.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the planet Pluto, discussing how it was discovered and what scientists know about it.

Provides information about Pluto, discussing its location in the solar system, its movements, size and structure, atmosphere, moons, and other features of the planet.

Provides information on the physical makeup, surface features, and moons of the three planets farthest away from Earth.

Explores Pluto, how it was accidentally discovered, facts about it, and the decision that removed it as a planet in our solar system.

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.

An introduction to dwarf planets that describes Pluto, Ceres, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris and discusses how scientists study them.