| Exploring Dangers in Space: Asteroids, Space Junk, and More Contributor(s): Silverman, Buffy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761378820 ISBN-13: 9780761378822 Publisher: Lerner Classroom OUR PRICE: $9.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science |
| Dewey: 551.39 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Series: Searchlight Books: What's Amazing about Space? |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.5" W x 8.8" (0.25 lbs) 40 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 143751 Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Have objects from space ever hit Earth? Yes Every day small meteoroids crash into the atmosphere. Some burn up, but some hit the ground. Space junk also falls to Earth. Comets and asteroids struck Earth long ago. In this book, you'll learn how scientists watch out for large collisions and what they might do if Earth is in danger. As part of the Searchlight Books(TM) collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What's Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations of science concepts, and useful diagrams will help you discover the answers |
Contributor Bio(s): Silverman, Buffy: - Buffy Silverman is the author of more than 90 nonfiction books for children, featuring topics from angel sharks to alligators, and Mars to monster trucks. Look for her nature-inspired poetry in anthologies and children's magazines, and visit her at www.buffysilverman.com. |