Astronomy Books for Bigger Kids - Set 2
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Recently, modern astronomers came to a new consensus on how to view the solar system: the relatively tiny celestial body Pluto no longer qualifies as a planet, but is rather a "dwarf planet." At least two more celestial bodies in our solar system, Ceres and Eris, deserve to be called "dwarf planets," as well.
11 Planets: A New View of the Solar System is an up-to-date look at the planets for inquisitive young minds, filled with fun facts about the eight planets, Pluto the dwarf planet, various planetary moons, Ceres and the asteroid belt, the Kuiper belt and Eris, and more. Illustrated with space photography as well as breathtaking artwork, 11 Planets is a simple yet fascinating look at the scientific wonders beyond Earth, highly recommended for children's library collections.
The Ultimate Interactive Atlas of Space is full of pop-ups, pull tabs, wheels and flaps that help elementary school readers learn all about the universe. The interactive features of this book allows children to embark on a journey around the planets of the Solar System, and investigate the stars, comets, black holes, and Milky Way in dramatic way that ensures they won't want to put it down.
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