meteors

Readers will learn about asteroids, their composition, how they have changed Earth's landscape, and how they could change the future of life on Earth and in space.

Early fluent readers will explore the science behind shooting stars and the differences between meteors and meteorites.

Enchanted readers will learn that when a meteoroid or space rock enters Earth's atmosphere, it creates the streak of light called a meteor. This book explains how meteors form, what meteor showers are, and what meteorites are. Fact boxes provide readers with additional fun information, while detailed diagrams and a graphic organizer depict the information presented in the narrative in a concise and easy-to-understand way.

A quiet rural community is dramatically changed when a meteor crashes down in the front yard of the Gaw family.

An illustrated introduction to meteor showers that explains the differences between a meteor and shooting star, how meteors travel through the Earth's atmosphere, and related topics.

"Jeremy and his friends drive to Vail to escape possible rioting and anarchy. As the discontent continues on the ground, Dr. Miller and Dr. Lahdka must figure out a way to operate a satellite in Chile. Both scientists grapple with the ramifications of failure, while Jeremy searches for meaning in a new world. Meanwhile, something is afoot in the Rocky Mountains"--From the publisher's web site.

"Aspiring astronaut Rocket draws her community together to see a rare appearance of the Phoenix Meteor Showers, hoping especially that her big brother, Jamal, will look up from his phone"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches readers about asteroids, meteors, and comets.

"The summer before seventh grade, five best friends sneak out to watch a meteor shower, but soon find themselves on the run from a violent mountain clan"--OCLC.

Young Tristran Thorn, having lost his heart to the lovely but cold Victoria Forester, leaves the safe English town of Wall and sets out into a strange world on a quest to retrieve a fallen star he has promised to his beloved.