| Postcards from Pluto: A Tour of the Solar System Contributor(s): Leedy, Loreen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823420655 ISBN-13: 9780823420650 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2006 Annotation: Dr. Quasar takes a group from Mercury to Pluto. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Aviation |
| Dewey: 523.2 |
| Lexile Measure: 580 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 9.74" W x 9.01" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What would it be like for a kid to tour our solar system? In this clever trip through the solar system, a diverse group of girls and boys explore every planet with their robot guide, Dr. Quasar. Facts about our galaxy, solar system, the sun, and each planet are revealed as the kids visit Mercury, Venus, Earth and its moon, through the asteroid belt, on to the planets in the outer reaches of the solar system, and finally to the dwarf planet Pluto. Scientifically accurate, full-color illustrations show young readers the difference between planets, comets, asteroids, and other parts of the universe. As the kids write funny postcards home, they share more facts about each planet in an appealing kid-friendly way that helps introduce space and the unique aspects of our solar system. A short list of space words at the back of the book reminds readers about important concepts and vocabulary. Great for classroom use to introduce the solar system and space as well as for young explorers interested in space and science. |
Contributor Bio(s): Leedy, Loreen: - Loreen Leedy has written and illustrated more than thirty books for children, including Look at My Book and The Great Graph Contest, which School Library Journal praised as "exciting and energetic" in a starred review. She lives in central Florida. |