Boy, Were We Wrong About the Solar System!
Some people used to think that Earth was smack-dab in the middle of the universe, with all the stars and planets held in the sky by giant glass balls. Boy, were they wrong! In this follow-up to the award-winning Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!, Kathleen Kudlinski and John Rocco look at the...
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Some people used to think that Earth was smack-dab in the middle of the universe, with all the stars and planets held in the sky by giant glass balls. Boy, were they wrong! In this follow-up to the award-winning Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!, Kathleen Kudlinski and John Rocco look at the mistakes, mishaps, and creativity that are part of scientific discovery. From the first humans wondering about the night sky to the demotion of Pluto to dwarf planet status, this book is an entertaining and informative look at how scientific theories change over time.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780525469797 (0525469796)
Publish date: September 18th 2008
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
Series: Boy, We Were Wrong (#2)
I love the reinforcement that this book provides about science as an ever-changing field - always open to self correction. And I think the concepts explored are done in a simple, kid-friendly way. I also really love the accompanying illustrations by John Rocco. They are superior to those often found...
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