How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming
by Mike Brown
Reading Level 7-8 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the thrilling journey of an astronomer whose quest to find a new planet challenges the way we understand our solar system. Follow the story of Eris, a distant world that sparked a cosmic debate and changed Pluto's place among the planets forever. This captivating tale blends science and discovery to reveal how our cosmic neighborhood is more surprising than ever.
Representation & Themes
Science & NatureAdventureHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780385531108
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Random House
- Published
- Jan 24, 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 81,813
Subjects
New York Times reviewedPlanetsDiscoveries in scienceAnecdotesPluto (dwarf planet)Solar system