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* * * The Planet Hunter
by Elizabeth Rusch
ISBN-10: 0873589262
ISBN-13: 978-0873589260

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Thursday, January 31, 2008

The Planet Hunter (Ages 4-8)

* * * The Planet Hunter
Author: Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrator: Guy Francis
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Rising Moon (September 17, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0873589262
ISBN-13: 978-0873589260
Book description: Picture-book biography of astronomer Mike Brown and the story behind what happened to the planet Pluto.
Review: Surely your kids have asked why Pluto is no longer considered a planet. Here's an ideal way to share some pretty interesting science and the people whose insatiable curiosity and passion make some amazing discoveries. I really liked how Elizabeth Rusch creates a fascinating story that weaves biography and scientific fact and discovery in a way that encourages and excites readers in this age group. Great for planting vocational seeds.

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posted by JellyMom at 11:53 PM