Planet Gods Myths and Facts about the Solar System

Name: Planet Gods Myths and Facts about the Solar System
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ISBN: 9781426304484

ISBN-10: 142630448X

ISBN-13: 9781426304484

Edition: 2008

Authors: Jacqueline Mitton, Christina Balit

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With the addition of Ceres and Eris to our solar system, every library, school, and space-gazing, mythology-loving kid needs an updated look at the planets and the gods they represent.The Planet Godsis that volume: a new, reliable guide to the exciting recent developments in the world of astronomy from the experts here on planet Earth. Distinguished astronomer and writer Dr. Jacqueline Mitton takes us on a fascinating tour of the planets of our Solar System, taking into account all the latest reclassifications of the heavens. A lyrical, poetic text explores the features of the planets and compares them to the gods of old who are their namesakes. Though many of the planets were named long…

Book details

List price: $7.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication date: 11/11/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 32
Size: 8.37" wide x 10.87" long x 0.14" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Christina Balit has received widespread acclaim for her children's book illustrations. Her childhood in the Middle East influenced many of the Biblical landscapes found in this book. She now lives in the UK.