Factoscope: Space : The Solar System & Its Dwarf Planets

Factoscope: Space: The Solar System & Its Dwarf Planets invites curious minds into the solar system to understand how dwarf planets fit among the giants. This kid-friendly guide is perfect for middle-grade readers and space enthusiasts who want clear explanations, a touch of adventure, and answers to big questions about what makes a planet a planet. Written in chapter-based prose with quick facts and friendly diagrams, the book gradually builds from the basics of classification to the mysteries of the dwarf worlds. The light, approachable pace and concise explanations make learning enjoyable, while the visual helpers help ideas click and stay with you. It’s an engaging reading experience because it blends science with everyday comparisons, inviting readers to see how scientists decide what counts as a planet and to imagine the journey to distant worlds. In Factoscope: Space: The Solar System & Its Dwarf Planets, readers are guided through key concepts—how a dwarf planet differs from a full-fledged planet, how many there are, and why scientists care about them. The book also takes a look at space missions that have touched these icy worlds and explores which dwarf planet has captured the public’s imagination and why. Key concepts about dwarf planets, their classification, and their place in the solar system Notable examples and the science behind why Pluto is famous Overview of space missions related to dwarf planets Clear, age-appropriate writing with diagrams and quick facts Built-for-you questions and thought prompts to spark curiosity and discussion After finishing Factoscope: Space: The Solar System & Its Dwarf Planets, readers will have a solid foundation on what dwarf planets are, why they matter, and how scientists learn about our solar system. It leaves them curious, confident, and inspired to explore space further, carrying a new sense of wonder about our cosmic neighborhood.