The Kid Who Named Pluto: And the Stories of Other Extraordinary Young People in Science

by Marc McCutcheon

Book Overview

Which of the following were discovered or invented by kids? a) Television b) Pterodactyl fossils c) Braille Answer: All of the above These important contributions to science and many others were the result of the efforts of curious and smart kids who often started with only a simple idea or sketch. This fascinating book tells the stories of nine such kids, all of who made lasting impacts in science. Included are some well-known innovators, such as...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081183770X
• ISBN13: 9780811837705
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 85 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.8" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Perfect for Any Budding Scientist, 6 and Up

My daughter is 7 now, and this book is just one of a few that have fueled her interest in science, space and nature. I am always on the lookout to support her curiosity and this book does just that. It is written from a wonderful perspective: the inspiration of a childhood interest coupled with youthful motivation. Add to that the supplemental factoids and fun illustrations. The recommended age (grade school) reflects the lowest common denominator of reading ability. In actuality, if a parent is reading the material to a curious and interested child, the appropriate age could be reduced to 5 (proof in that of my almost-5 nephew, who will sit riveted to anything read to him about how things are made). Highly recommended, as are: * The ValueTales series: Example:The Value of Learning: The Story of Marie Curie (Value Tale) (published in the late 1970s - the series of biographical tales of historical, literary and scientific figures as told through the prism of a particular value like self-reliance, patience, curiosity, etc.) * Exploratopia: More than 400 kid-friendly experiments and explorations for curious minds * Sir Cumference and the First Round Table: A Math Adventure * Math Curse * Physics: Why Matter Matters

Extraordinary achievements by young people

Some people have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of science in their teen years, and this is a collection of the stories of nine of them. The people and their contributions are: *) Robert Goddard, who invented the science of rocketry. *) Venetia Burney, the girl who named the planet Pluto. *) Isaac Asimov, who wrote over 350 books. *) Philo Farnsworth, a boy who invented television. *) Mary Anning, a girl who was the first to find the fossilized remains of many dinosaurs. *) Sarah Flannery, a girl who invented a new secret code. *) Truman Henry Stafford, a boy who was a lightning calculator. *) Emily Rosa, whose science experiment debunked a medical procedure. *) Louis Braille, who invented the Braille system of writing for the blind. It is written at the level of the late elementary or early middle school child and is sure to inspire them to consider a career in science. The knowledge that it is possible for people their age to contribute to the advancement of science is the best demonstration that they too can have a career in science.

Kids ages 9-14 will relish this collection of biographies

Kids ages 9-14 will relish this collection of biographies of kids who made inventions or discoveries crucial to science! From braille and television to planetary discoveries, Kid Who Named Pluto surveys the achievements of nine smart kids who made lasting discoveries in science. Kid Who Named Pluto is a unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to any school or community library collection.