Mysteries of Meteors, Asteroids, and Comets

by Ellen Labrecque

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496680778
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Solving Space's Mysteries
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Ellen Labrecque is the author of more than 100 nonfiction children's books. She lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two kids. She has the best writing partner in the world—her dog Oscar. An avid reader and runner, Ellen is a morning person. On most days, she is up before the sun.

Table of Contents

Smashing into Earth 4

Defending Planet Earth 8

Asteroids 12

Meteoroids, Meteors, and Meteorites 16

Comets 20

From Far Away 24

What Is Still a Mystery? 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Taps into children's natural curiosity about space; Space continues to be a hot topic because of conversation around climate change, technology advancements, and space exploration; Carefully leveled, high-interest text paired with beautiful photos; Ties to Next Generation Science Standards