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shawnareads24's review
4.0
Whimsical illustrations and background information about the discovery and naming of Pluto make this a great addition to a solar system collection. An explanation as to why Pluto was removed from the list of planets helps readers grasp the definition of a planet. The authors help young readers by providing definitions and pronunciations of unfamiliar terms, as well as adding actual photographs, a glossary, and "Who's Who" at the back of the book.
snowelf's review
4.0
The fascinating story of the mysterious Pluto, the used-to-be ninth planet of our solar system. The sketchy illustrations aren't heavy weight, but this little book contains some interesting facts that are easy for a five year old to assimilate. Even I learned some things in the process, as things like the Kuiper Belt had not been discovered back when I went to school. This is the story about how Pluto was discovered, why it is different, and why it was finally demoted from it's planet status. I will be looking forward to learn new things about Pluto when the New Horizons Spacecraft finally reaches it in 2015.
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