Max and Isaac
The planet Pluto gets its name from a Roman god of the underworld. It is 3.7 billion miles from the sun and 1,430 miles in diameter.
One day on planet Pluto is 6.39 Earth days. One year on Pluto is Earth years. Pluto has 3 moons.
Pluto is made of rocky material of frozen gas. The temperature in Pluto is 387°F.
FAST FACTS Pluto was considered the smallest planet. Pluto’s path around the sun is shaped like an oval. Pluto is tilted so that’s nearly on its side. The atmospheric pressure is probably very low.
Sources Enchantedlearning.com NCWiseOwl.org Cosmos4kids.com Planet Books