13 Planets?! I thought there were only 8... or was it 9? It seems that the number of planets in our Solar System keeps on changing. 13 Planets takes a look at what we know about our solar system, and the celestial bodies within it. Planets used to be anything big enough we could see with telescopes. However, our definition of a planet has become more refined. A sad causality of our new definition is that Pluto is no longer a planet. But with the loss of Pluto, we've gained 4 new dwarf planets, which are celestial bodies with enough gravity to be spheres but not large enough to clear their orbits of debris.
According to the reviews on Amazon, this book is filled with excellent information, colorful photos and up to date information. If you head to Amazon, you can even take a sneak peek into the book! From the preview, the book seems easy to read and filled with interesting tidbits about each planet, without being overwhelming or boring.
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13 planets: The latest view of the solar system. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/13-Planets-Latest-National-Geographic/dp/1426307705/ref=sr_1_2?
Aguilar, D. (2011). 13 planets: The latest view of the solar system. National Geographic Children's Books.
From looking through the table of contents and skimming through some pages, this book has great photographs. I think it is a great choice for kids to look at and read since it seems the number of planets keep on changing. I am sure the kids will like the activities and the hands-on fun in the book.
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