Elaine Scott
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
On August 24, 2006, a group of astronomers made a big announcement: Pluto could no longer be considered a planet. This book explains how advancements in technology have changed our understanding of the universe--and exactly how and why the number of planets in our solar system went from nine to eight.
3) Twins!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text teach young readers about twins, looking at some things that are the same, and things that are different about twins, and presenting the message that everyone is unique and special.
Author
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Santa Claus frolicking with penguins and polar bears--do you know what's wrong with this picture? Actually, no penguin has ever lived at the North Pole, nor any polar bear at the South Pole. Using a wide range of disciplines from physics to geography to biology, award-winning science writer Elaine Scott explores some of the unique properties shared by the two ends of the Earth's axis, and other ways in which they are poles apart. Find out what makes...