| The Secrets of Jupiter Contributor(s): Adamson, Thomas K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 149145864X ISBN-13: 9781491458648 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $31.19 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science |
| Dewey: 523.45 |
| LCCN: 2014046199 |
| Series: Planets |
| Physical Information: 0.06" H x 7.78" W x 9.02" (0.56 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 175220 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system, but it still has secrets The discovery of its moons changed how scientists viewed the whole solar system. With a storm that's raged for hundreds of years, and a gravitational pull that protects the whole solar system, scientists are passionately curious about the gas giant. Learn about Jupiter's discovery, what it would be like to visit the gas giant, and what scientists still want to know. Vivid photos and illustrations, scientist spotlights, and sidebars help unlock the secrets of Jupiter. |
Contributor Bio(s): Adamson, Thomas K.: - Thomas K. Adamson has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids on sports, space, math, and more. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife and two sons. He likes reading and playing ball with his boys. He also likes to check scores and stats on his phone. |