title:13 planets: the latest view of the solar system National Geographic: 13 planets
Difficulty: lexile Lansi reading index 1120l
Audience: 8 - 12 years old
Author: David A. Aguilar
Publisher Name: National Geographic childrens books
Date of publication: 2011
Language: English
ISBN：9781426307706
Item size: 23.5 x 1 x 23.8 cm
Packaging: hardcover
Page number: 64 (subject to the real object)
13 Planets: The Latest View of the Solar SystemNational Geographic: 13PlanetDavid A. Aguilar, the author and illustrator of the solar system, gives us a glimpse of the mysterious space scene with vivid and wonderful illustrations. The new astronomical information gives you a glance at the solar system. This book introduces the 13 planets in the solar system one by one with simple words, scientific data and lifelike pictures: how far away are the planets from the sun, the origin of their names, what are the prominent features, whether they are surrounded by satellites What are the characteristics of satellites. It also introduces scientists new discoveries and theories about the universe, such as whether there is water on Mars, how the solar system may end in about 5billion years, planetary systems outside the solar system, human progress in finding planets similar to earth, etc. it is an interesting and rich popular science book for childrens astronomy.
First, Pluto left. Then it came back, along with Ceres and Eris... and now Haumea and MakeMake, too! The recent actions of the International Astronomical Union have put every solar system book out of date. In response, National Geographic joins forces with David Aguilar of the Harvard Smithsonian Astronomical Observatory to revise our 2008 book—and to update young readers on the high-interest topic of space. Using simple text and spectacular photorealistic computer art by the author, this book profiles all 13 planets in their newly created categories—plus the sun, the Oort Cloud, comets, and other worlds being discovered. Back-of-the-book activities offer hands-on fun for budding astronomers.
David·A.Aguilar, director of the scientific information division of the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, previously served as director of the Fisk planetarium and Science Center at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In addition to being an award-winning author and space illustrator, he also likes to make telescopes and share the astronomical discoveries of Harvard University and the Smithsonian Institute with the world. He also walked into the classroom and told the students about the new discoveries of astronomy. He once appeared in "alien eyes" in the "universe" column of the discovery channel, and his paintings have been exhibited in art galleries across the United States. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to science and education, the International Astronomical Union named the asteroid "1990 Da" after him.
David A. Aguilar is the author and illustrator of several books from National Geographic. His 13 Planets: The Latest View of the Solar System received the Eureka! Nonfiction Childrens Book Gold Award from the California Reading Association. His writings are widely recognized for their ability to communicate the wonderment of science to enthusiasts of all ages. He is the originator of the Science Discovery program at the University of Colorado, Boulder; the popular host of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Observatory Nights program; and the past director of the Fiske Planetarium.
