| The Secrets of Uranus Contributor(s): Adamson, Thomas K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1491458690 ISBN-13: 9781491458693 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $31.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats 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: 523.47 |
| LCCN: 2014046201 |
| Lexile Measure: 830 |
| Series: Planets |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.9" W x 8.8" (0.55 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 175225 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: We know that the distant planet Uranus spins sideways, but it still has secrets Discovered less than 300 years ago, and so far away that only one spacecraft has made the trip, humans have lots of questions about the blue-green planet. Learn about Uranus' discovery, what it would be like to visit, and what scientists still want to know. Vivid photos and illustrations, scientist spotlights, and sidebars help unlock the secrets of the ice giant Uranus. |
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. |