meteors

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.

Simple text and photographs introduce readers to the science behind shooting stars, including what a shooting star is, what makes them visible, and when readers are most likely to see them.

"Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers. Her power to heal may be overshadowed by more destructive abilities. Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where societyhas broken down, is beginning to crumble. Will Tatiana flee or stay and fight for the new life she has built?"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space, including comets, asteroids, and meteors.

Explains the wonders of space, comets, asteroids, extraterrestrial objects, and meteors.

Provides an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space, including comets, asteroids, and meteors.

Provides information about comets and meteors, describing Halley's Comet, asteroids, meteorites, the Hubble Telescope, and more.

Introductory guide to space introduces young readers to comets and meteors.