comets

Discusses asteroids, comets, and meterorites that can be found in our solar system, and includes information about the asteroid belt and Halley's Comet.

Where is the Solar System's biggest mountain? Which planet is hot enough to melt metal? Where would you find the largest desert on Earth? Find out about the record-breaking features on our planet and beyond—from the biggest and slowest to the hottest and longest—all in stunningly designed infographics.

This visually stunning guide gives an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space.

"Look up! Look out! A comet is coming, a comet is coming! Stink is camped out in the backyard with his sister, Judy, and he can't wait to lay eyes on P/2015 OZ4, also known as the Sherman-Holm Comet. But then news of an asteroid hitting Russia reaches Stink, and suddenly he's feeling squeamish (and squash-ish) about close encounters of the outer-space kind. Will donning an aluminum-foil cape and building a bunker in the basement help keep him safe? Can this fearless Asteroid Boy save Earth from disaster?"--.

Presents information on comets, including their discovery, composition, orbits, and the relationship between comets and meteors. Includes an activity, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Discover the secrets of our solar systems in this title, you will take a closer look at the flying rocks called asteroids, meteorites and comets.

"A young scientist's guide to orbiting comets, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery"--Provided by publisher.

Presents twenty trivia facts about asteroids and comets.

"Stink is camped out in the backyard with his sister, Judy, and he can't wait to lay eyes on P/2015 OZ4, also known as the Sherman-Holm Comet. But then news of an asteroid hitting Russia reaches Stink, and suddenly he's feeling squeamish (and squash-ish) about close encounters of the outer-space kind"--OCLC.

Space holds a myriad of mysteries, but as NASA and the ESA have discovered numerous facts about the universe. Besides information about our solar system, stars, and black holes, readers will be interested to know that a comet's tail is always pointing away from the sun and to learn about information which could lead alien life to Earth.