comets

"When will the world end? With massive comet Foxworth hurtling toward Earth, humanity now knows the exact date. Simon wants to spend his last weeks with the people he cares about most, especially his ex-girlfriend, Tilda, who dumped him shortly after the news broke. Since Lucinda was diagnosed with cancer she's retreated into herself, preparing for the inevitable. Suddenly facing down a death that makes her the same as everyone else, she longs to connect again, but doesn't know where to start. Reaching out to her former best friend seems like a good first step. Then Tilda's found dead and accusations start circling that Simon is the killer. With the days slipping away, Simon and Lucinda race to find answers, but the truth is they may never have known Tilda at all"--Provided by publisher.

"In their new adventures, Haylee and Comet celebrate what it means to grow and change, and to take another 'trip around the sun.' Perfectly capturing both the worry and excitement that change brings, this story reminds us of the comfort in friends and the beauty in transformation"--Provided by publisher.

"The great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God's eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent. As sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth. And for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and personhood in the face of destiny rages. How will Serapio stay human when he is steeped in prophecy and surrounded by those who desire only his power? Is there a future for Naranpa in a transformed Tova without her total destruction?"--Provided by publisher.

As the comet approaches, Taki--still occupying the body of Mitsuha--works to save the skeptical town, trying hard to convince them of impending doom.

"Haylee and Comet share one simple wish: a friend. And as with all great best-friendships, the universe brings them together in the right place at the right time. With each adventure, Haylee and Comet learn about what it takes to grow a strong and long-lasting friendship: accepting their differences, discovering the things they share, communicating with honesty, and being open to forgiveness. And just maybe, there'll be some surprises along the way"--From the publisher's web site.

"This fascinating text is a perfect companion for any student interested in a more authoritative source on the subject of asteroids, meteors, meteorites, and comets. Readers will learn, following the Next Generation Science Standards in the area of the Earth and the solar system, the scientific differences between these four celestial objects. They'll also study their features, compositions, characteristics, classifications, and history of their observation. This book is perfect for the student doing a report on the subject or one who is curious about the space sciences and would like detailed information instead of a general overview"--Provided by the publisher.

Captain Contraption explains to his young traveling companions on his spaceship about asteroids, meteors, meteorites, and comets.

What are asteroids, comets, and meteors made of? What can scientists do if an asteroid is headed toward Earth? Learn how astronomers prepare for space objects hitting Earth, from tracking them to building asteroid-hunting telescopes. Budding astronomers will learn all about meteors, asteroids, and comets, including the history of asteroids hitting Earth and the differences between space rocks.

An illustrated biography about Caroline Herschel, astronomer and the first woman paid to be a scientist.

"Planets aren't the only objects beyond Earth's atmosphere! . . . explains the difference between comets, asteroids, and meteoroids, their origins, and their significance to us on Earth. Readers will find out about famous comets, the dangers of asteroids, and what a meteoroid has to do with a falling star"--Provided by publisher.