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Pluto's Secret: An Icy World's Tale of Discovery
Pluto's Secret An Icy World's Tale of Discovery Author:Margaret Weitekamp, David DeVorkin, National Air and Space Museum People, children especially, have been baffled, bewildered, and even outraged by the fact that Pluto is no longer called a planet. Through whimsical artwork and an entertaining dialogue format, Pluto?s Secret explains the true story of this distant world. Providing a history of the small, icy world from its discovery and naming to its recent rec... more »lassification, this book presents a fascinating look at how scientists organize and classify our solar system as they gain new insights into how it works and what types of things exist within it. The book includes a glossary and bibliography.« less