Voyage to Pluto

by Liz Kruesi

Overview

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to send a spacecraft to Pluto. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635177169
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Focus Readers: Destination Space Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
File size:	12 MB
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Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Voyage Begins 4

Person of Impact Alan Stern 10

Chapter 2 Speedy Spacecraft 12

Chapter 3 Pluto Discoveries 18

Focus on Technology: Taking Photos in Space 24

Chapter 4 An Amazing Atmosphere 26

Chapter 5 Pluto's Moons 30

Chapter 6 The Next Target 36

Chapter 7 Back to Pluto? 42

Quiz 46

Keywords 47

Index 47

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Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 5–8—From building reusable rockets to planning a voyage to Venus, this series offers a detailed look at space travel and exploration. For instance, Finding Earthlike Planets explores the use of telescopes and space probes to search for exoplanets. The books include archival photos, illustrations, and infographics to support the narratives. A different type of technology and a "person of impact" are featured in each title; however, only one of the individuals is a woman, and only two are African American. "Think About It" prompts are scattered through the series to encourage deeper thought, and there are review questions for each book (and an answer key). The text is engaging and informative, covering the history of the space program as well as plans for the future. VERDICT The titles on NASA and the Apollo missions may duplicate current holdings, but overall the series is a useful addition with current and forward-reaching topics.

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