The Pluto files : the rise and fall of America's favorite planet
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- ISBN: 9780393065206 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0393065200 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0393337324
- ISBN: 9780393337327
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Physical Description:
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xii, 194 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 22 cm. - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York, NY : W.W. Norton, c2009.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-182) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Preface -- 1: Pluto in culture -- 2: Pluto in history -- 3: Pluto in science -- 4: Pluto's fall from grace -- 5: Pluto divides the nation -- 6: Pluto's judgment day -- 7: Pluto the dwarf planet -- 8; Pluto in the elementary school classroom -- 9: Plutologue -- Appendix A: Pluto data (2008) -- Appendix B: Planet X (complete lyrics by Christine Lavin) -- Appendix C: I'm your moon (complete lyrics by Jonathan Coulton) -- Appendix D: Pluto's not a planet anymore (complete lyrics by Jeff Mondak and Alex Stangl) -- Appendix E: Official media response from the author regarding the Rose Center's exhibit treatment of Pluto -- Appendix F: Resolution of the International Astronomical Union on the definition of a planet -- Appendix G: New Mexico Legislation relative to Pluto's planetary status -- Appendix H: California legislation relative to Pluto's planetary status -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgments -- Credits -- Index. |
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Subject: | Pluto (Dwarf planet) Astronomy Pluto (Dwarf planet) |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | QB 701 .T97 2009 | 30775305482433 | General Collection | Available | - |