[CALIBK12] Help with Pluto

[Richard Moore]

When is a Planet Not a Planet?: The Story of Pluto (Hardcover)
by Elaine Scott (Author)
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Clarion Books (August 20, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0618898328
ISBN-13: 978-0618898329

>From Booklist: Scott takes the 2006 downgrading of Pluto from planet to dwarf planet as a teachable moment for discussing questions such as how the number of planets has changed through the centuries, what can be called a planet, and how scientists come to conclusions—and occasionally change their minds. Following a section on early astronomy, a succinct, timely, and somewhat surprising account of planetary history begins with Herschel's 1781 discovery of the seventh planet, Uranus. Twenty years later, Piazzi found Ceres, which was considered the eighth planet. In 1846, Galle discovered Neptune, bringing the total to nine. When objects similar to Ceres were found in the same orbit, all (including Ceres) were placed in a new category: asteroids. In other words, even before the discovery of Pluto, there were once nine planets, but one of them was demoted. Beautifully designed, the book includes many well-captioned, color illustrations, from period portraits to NASA images to artist's conceptions. A glossary and lists of recommended books and Web sites are appended. A good choice for updating astronomy collections. Phelan, Carolyn 




 Richard K. Moore, InfoSherpa
Huntington Beach, CA
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-----Original Message-----
From: Heidi Snively <hsnively at manhattan.k12.ca.us>
To: calibk12 at lists.sjsu.edu
Sent: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:15 pm
Subject: [CALIBK12] Help with Pluto















Hello all--


What did everyone decide to do about Pluto books in the library?


Did I see a posting about putting a sticker on the cover informing readers of the change?


If so, may I copy the language used from someone?


Thanks,


Heidi


 





Heidi Snively


Library Media Specialist


Grand View Elementary School


Manhattan Beach Unified School District


 


hsnively at manhattan.k12.ca.us


310-546-8022 x5404


 


http://www.grandviewlibrary.info/


 


 





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