Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the five known dwarf planets of our solar system--Pluto, Ceres, Haumea, Eris, and Makemake--describing where they are in the solar system and why they are classified the way they are.
General Note
Includes an access code for supplemental materials available online.
Content Note
What are dwarf planets? -- How big are dwarf planets? -- What are dwarf planets made of? -- What do dwarf planets look like? -- How are dwarf planets different from planets? -- What are dwarf planet moons? -- Who discovered dwarf planets? -- How are dwarf planets different from earth? -- How do we learn about dwarf planets today?.