meteors

A child relates some of the wondrous tales told by an old man who once found a falling star and stood at the end of a rainbow.

Describes in simple terms the meteors, comets, and asteroids that are part of our solar system and discusses the various theories concerning their origin and their effect on life on Earth.

Describes the nature and movements of comets and meteors and examines what happens to meteors after they hit the Earth.

Discusses the characteristics of comets and meteors and cites both famous appearances and unexplained mysteries connected with them.

Explains what shooting stars are, what they are made of, and what happens to them when they land on Earth.