How to Teach Grown-Ups about Pluto: The Cutting-Edge Space Science of the Solar System

by Regas, Dean
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ISBN: 9781913750510
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Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy.In this delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet anymore. Delving into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have helped our understanding of the universe (including the 11-year-old girl who named Pluto in the first place), and the ever-changing nature of science, this book will equip every reader with the tools they need to bring their grown-ups fully up to speed, and to sneak in as many amazing astronomical facts as possible. And there's a handy quiz at the end so that you can check your grown-up has been paying attention!

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Regas, Dean
  • ISBN: 9781913750510
  • Condition: Used
  • Number Of Pages: 112
  • Publication Year: 2022

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