20 Fun Facts About Asteroids and Comets

by Arielle Chiger

Overview

Most asteroids come from a “belt” that orbits the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Comets are born in the frozen reaches beyond Neptune. Both are remnants leftover from the birth of our solar system billions of years ago. Readers will be amazed to learn all about these fascinating space rocks. The scientific text is paired with stunning photographs and illustrations of cosmic forces at work. A detailed graphic organizer provides a convenient study guide for comparing and contrasting comets and asteroids.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482407914
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Library
Publication date:	08/01/2014
Series:	Fun Fact File: Space!
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	NC930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Where Did You Come From? 4

What's the Difference? 6

Asteroid Adventure 9

Are Asteroids Dangerous? 12

Eyes on the Skies 14

Here Come the Comets! 16

Through the Solar System 24

Down to Earth 26

Space Rocks! 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32