The planets /
Wilberforce, Bert,
The planets / Bert Wilberforce. - volumes cm - A look at space science .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Our eight planets -- What is a planet? -- The rocky planets -- The gas giants -- The ice giants -- Planetary explorations -- Outside out solar system -- How far from the sun?.
"For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? And what exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered in this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and Make the Grade fact boxes featured throughout the comprehensible text"--
9781538259207 9781538259184 9781538259191
2019050743
QB602 / .W55 2021
523.4 WIL
The planets / Bert Wilberforce. - volumes cm - A look at space science .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Our eight planets -- What is a planet? -- The rocky planets -- The gas giants -- The ice giants -- Planetary explorations -- Outside out solar system -- How far from the sun?.
"For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? And what exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered in this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and Make the Grade fact boxes featured throughout the comprehensible text"--
9781538259207 9781538259184 9781538259191
2019050743
QB602 / .W55 2021
523.4 WIL