asteroids

"From the massive asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter to the icy, long-tailed comets that zoom through our solar system, this book offers a . . . look at these celestial objects and their impact on our universe. Through . . . visuals and engaging storytelling, readers will learn about the history of comets and asteroids, their composition and structure, and how they have shaped the formation of our solar system. Discover how comets and asteroids have influenced cultures throughout history, and how scientists are studying these objects to unlock the secrets of our universe"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes asteroids, what asteroids are, how scientists study them, and why they are important"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to comets, meteors, and asteroids that provides facts, a craft activity, and a glossary.

When an asteroid has an 84.7% chance of colliding with the Earth in four days, eleven-year-old Kemi, who loves scientific facts and probability, assembles a time capsule to capture her family's truth as she tries to come to terms with saying goodbye.

"A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, giving the PAW pups superpowers and transforming them into the Mighty Pups! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups' archrival, Mayor Humdinger, breaks out of jail and teams up with a mad scientist to steal the PAW Patrol's superpowers"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations introduce asteroids and comets.

"Earth is bombarded every day by objects from space. Most of the time they're harmless. But occasionally much larger objects come along that pose a real threat. If a large asteroid or comet hit Earth, it could change life as we know it. Is there a way to stop these threats before it's too late? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover methods that scientists are developing to defend our planet"--Provided by publisher.

"Newton Star spends his days studying in the library, but at night, he's off to outer space to study the universe! Will Newton Star be able to help the PJ Masks on their nighttime adventures to save the city?"--Provided by publisher.

This book focuses on the composure, history and study of the asteroid belt. This book is a part of a series that examines the solar system.

"Illustrations accompany information about the asteroid belt. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.