Mysteries of Meteors, Asteroids, and Comets

Mysteries of Meteors, Asteroids, and Comets
Author: Ellen Labrecque
Publisher:
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1496681703

"What are asteroids, comets, and meteors made of? What can scientists do if an asteroid is headed toward Earth? Learn how astronomers prepare for space objects hitting Earth, from tracking them to building asteroid-hunting telescopes. Budding astronomers will learn all about meteors, asteroids, and comets, including the history of asteroids hitting Earth and the differences between space rocks"--

Mysteries of Meteors, Asteroids, and Comets

Mysteries of Meteors, Asteroids, and Comets
Author: Ellen Labrecque
Publisher: Capstone Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1496680774

What are asteroids, comets, and meteors made of? What can scientists do if an asteroid is headed toward Earth? Learn how astronomers prepare for space objects hitting Earth, from tracking them to building asteroid-hunting telescopes. Budding astronomers will learn all about meteors, asteroids, and comets, including the history of asteroids hitting Earth and the differences between space rocks.

Meteorites, Ice, and Antarctica

Meteorites, Ice, and Antarctica
Author: William A. Cassidy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2012-03-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781139437035

Bill Cassidy has led meteorite recovery expeditions in the Antarctic for many years. His searches have resulted in the collection of thousands of meteorite specimens from the ice. This fascinating story is a first-hand account of his field experiences on the US Antarctic Search for Meteorites Project, which he carried out as part of an international team of scientists. Cassidy describes this hugely successful field program in Antarctica and its influence on our understanding of the moon, Mars and the asteroid belt. In this 2003 book, he describes the hardships and dangers of fieldwork in a hostile environment, as well as the appreciation he developed for the beauty of the place. In the final chapters he speculates on the results of the trips and the future research they might lead to.

Thunderstones and Shooting Stars

Thunderstones and Shooting Stars
Author: Robert T. Dodd
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1986
Genre: Science
ISBN:

An account that traces the origin and characteristics of meteorites and what they can tell us about outer space.

Mysteries of UFOs

Mysteries of UFOs
Author: Kathryn Walker
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2008-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778741459

Introduces students to the mysteries surrounding UFOs, with first-hand accounts of alien encounters.

Micrometeorites and the Mysteries of Our Origins

Micrometeorites and the Mysteries of Our Origins
Author: M. Maurette
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2007-05-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540343350

Gives the first a coherent and comprehensive account of how meteorites may have brought the seeds of life to Earth. Embedds specific results within a broader framework that considers the creation and evolution of the Early Earth. Provides experienced researchers with a modern and compact reference, as well as a source of material for lectures in this field.

Comets

Comets
Author: Grace Hansen
Publisher: Our Galaxy
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781532100505

This title will cover how comets came to be, what they are made of, where most of them are found, and why we can sometimes see them as beautiful bright streaks in the sky! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Mysteries of Alien Visitors and Abductions

Mysteries of Alien Visitors and Abductions
Author: Kathryn Walker
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2008-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778741411

Many people have reported seeing or meeting visitors from outer space. Some have even claimed they have been kidnapped by aliens and taken to spaceships. Could it be true that aliens have been visiting Earth all these years? Decide for yourself by reading these strange accounts of alien visitors and abductions. Book jacket.

Asteroids

Asteroids
Author: Marne Ventura
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2022-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1637393989

This fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at asteroids. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.