The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Weitekamp, Margaret A. , DeVorkin, David

Pluto's Secret: An Icy World's Tale of Discovery

40 pp. | Abrams | March, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4197-0423-9 $16.95

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Diane Kidd. The history of Pluto, from discovery to inclusion as a planet to eventual reclassification as a dwarf planet (the titular secret), is described in a back-and-forth between scientists and an anthropomorphized Pluto. The fanciful premise, cartoonlike illustrations, and goofy dialogue, though amusing, may distract from the sound information; extensive back matter reinforces the science. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Devon Johnson