Exploring Dangers in Space Asteroids, Space Junk, and More |
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| Author:
| Silverman, Buffy |
| Series title: | What's Amazing about Space? Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7613-7882-2 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2012 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
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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!