Bibliograph

The sun and our solar system, by Jen Green

Type

Label

The sun and our solar system, by Jen Green

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9-11

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The sun and our solar system

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

973290616

Responsibility statement

by Jen Green

Series statement

Great scientific theoriesRaintree perspectives

Summary

How do we know that the Sun is at the center of our solar system? This scientific theory is know as heliocentrism. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of heliocentrism and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of heliocentrism was arrived at, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today

Table Of Contents

Ideas about the solar system -- Earth-centered universe -- A revolutionary idea -- How planets move -- Galileo's telescope -- Understanding the solar system -- Quiz -- Timeline -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

Classification