Presents an introduction to the asteroids of the solar system,providing information on their formation and composition, as well as the history of collisions between asteroids and Earth. of collisions between asteroids and the earth.
Looks at potential disasters such as global warming, meteorites, exploding suns, and viruses from outer space, and explores ways we might protect ourselves from these threats.
An introduction to asteroids, comets, and meteors, including what they are made of, where they are, and how they interact with other bodies of the solar system.
Describes the properties and observations of comets, meteors, and asteroids and explores how scientists use these phenomena to learn more about the universe.
The kids in Ms. Frizzle's class learn lessons about space rocks when they board the Magic School Bus--now a space-bus--to try to head off a huge asteroid that is heading directly for Walker Elementary School.
The U.S. government calls upon an oil-well driller and his colorful crew to save the world by flying to an asteroid that's on a collision course for earth and setting off a nuclear bomb to divert it.
