When Is a Planet Not a Planet?: The Story of Pluto
Written by Elaine Scott
Narrated by Pete Larkin
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Q: When is a planet not a planet?
Scientists have argued for years over the answer to this question. And central to their debate has been Pluto, the tiny orb circling the Sun at the outermost reaches of our solar system. Then on August 24, 2006, a group of astronomers made a big announcement: Pluto could no longer be considered a planet.
This fascinating and breathtaking audiobook explains in simple terms how advancements in technology have changed our understanding of the universe-and exactly how and why the number of planets in our solar system went from nine to eight.
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Reviews for When Is a Planet Not a Planet?
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was a interesting and informative book that explains why all of the sudden, Pluto was not considered a planet anymore. While explaining the reasoning behind this change, the book also gives information about how space discoveries were made in history. This book would be best used for children grades 5 and above because of the amount of text/information on each page.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5When my student asked, "What happened to Pluto," I knew I had to find a book that would answer this question in terms a 1st grader would understand. I chose this book, and was happy with my choice. The student and I enjoyed reading the text and looking at the pictures. Both are able to keep the readers attention and engage the reader in the book. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a current book about space.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5When Is a Planet Not A Planet is not only the story of Pluto, the not-so planet anymore, but a comprehensive look at the history of Astronomy. This chapter book tells about the scientists starting with Ptolemy, who theorized that all things revolved around the earth, to Percival Lowell and Clyde Tombaugh, the discoverers of Pluto. It tells the reader about how scientists search for planets and then classify them when they have been discovered. I really like this book because it takes a complicated subject and brings it to a level that makes it more understandable. The photographs are great. It is written on a 7.8 grade level but I think there are parts of the material that could be shared with younger students.This book could be placed into a science center dealing with the planets. It is a great reference tool. In the center the students would have to look on the internet to find different pictures of the planets to create a collage.This book would be a great supplement to a unit on the planets. I would have the students vote after reading the information in the book, and decide if we, as a class, would keep Pluto as a planet. I know that it is not our choice of course, but I would encourage the process of discovery to become informed voters.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5In 2006 Pluto was "demoted" to a dwarf planet. This book starts in Ancient Greece and gives an overview of the history of astronomy, leading up to the fateful decision that Pluto is not a planet. Did you know that Pluto is not the first planet to be demoted? I had no idea. This book is great for kids in grades 3-6 and even for adults who want a clear, concise explanation with enough background information to shed understanding on the decision to "demote" Pluto. A glossary, index, and list of books & websites for further reading are included.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5In this book, Scott attempts to explain to young readers the reasons behind Pluto’s demotion from planet to dwarf planet. In doing so, she presents a brief history of astronomy, focusing on the discovery of planets and other objects in the solar system. Scott’s language is easily accessible, even for those who aren’t particularly interested in science, and she tries to imbue the reader with a sense of wonder about the universe. Supplementary materials include a glossary, a bibliography of related books, an annotated bibliography of interesting websites, and an index.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This book gives you a brief history of the finding and naming of the planets, what Pluto’s down falls are, what makes up a planet, and how to find planets. This is a great book for older elementary studentsAs a student i thought that this book was a great way to find out the history of the planets. It gives me great information about all of the major players in the findings of each planet and as the other planets.As a teacher this is the book i would give to my students if they were interested in finding other planets. it is a great source of information.