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Why isn't Pluto a planet? : a book about planets / by Steve Kortenkamp.

Kortenkamp, Steve. (Author).

Summary:

"A brief description of planets, including what they are, where they are, and how they orbit around the sun"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0736867538
  • ISBN: 9780736867535
  • Physical Description: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
  • Publisher: Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, [2007]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
What is a planet? -- What are the eight planets like? -- Why isn't Pluto a planet? -- How big is the solar system? -- Do planets have years like we do on earth? -- How long is a day on Mars? -- Are there any more planets? -- Can you believe it? -- What do you think? -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index.
Target Audience Note:
"RL: 2, IL: 1-3"--P. [4] of cover.
650L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.5 0.5 112387.
Subject:
Children's questions and answers.
Planets > Juvenile literature.
Pluto (Dwarf planet) > Juvenile literature.
Solar system > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 4 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries.

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Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield J523.42 Kor (Text) 38950609665999 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield J523.42 Kor (Text) 38950609666054 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/24/2026