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The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet

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The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

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The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

Lexile Level

NC1300L

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In The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet, Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the scientific journey of Pluto from its discovery to its reclassification as a dwarf planet. The book delves into the public's emotional connection, the scientific debates, and cultural impacts surrounding Pluto's changing status in the solar system.

Informative

Nostalgic

Humorous

Contemplative

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

Lexile Level

NC1300L

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