asteroids

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asteroids

Collision course

asteroids and Earth
Describes asteriods, and examines, in graphic novel format, the affects of an large asteroid colliding with the Earth, and explains what can be done to prevent such an event.

Destination asteroids, comets, and meteors

An illustrated introduction to asteroids, comets, and meteors, describing an imaginary journey to learn about the space rocks, reviewing the history of exploration, and discussing whether humans could live on asteroids or comets.

Space rocks

a look at asteroids and comets
Discusses asteroids, comets, and meteorites that can be found in our solar system, and includes information about the asteroid belt and Halley's Comet.

Could an asteroid harm Earth?

Describes what asteroids are, how an asteroid may have destroyed dinosaurs sixty-five million years ago, recent impacts, how scientists think that an asteroid could be bumped off course to protect Earth, and more.

Jupiter and the asteroids

Provides an introduction to Jupiter and the asteroids, with information about their features and exploration.

Asteroids and comets

An introduction to asteroids and comets that explains what they are, how they are formed, how they move through space, and what scientists can learn from them.

Los asteroides y los cometas

An introduction to asteroids and comets that explains what they are, how they are formed, how they move through space, and what scientists can learn from them.

Far-out guide to asteroids and comets

Presents information about asteroids and comets, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study them.
Cover image of Far-out guide to asteroids and comets

Sobras del espacio

un libro sobre cometas, asteroides y meteoroides
Describes comets, asteroids, and meteoroids, and how they impact Earth. Includes activity.

Asteroids

2019
Readers learn about asteroids, what they are, what they are made of, where they come from, and more.

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