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Author:
Silverman, Buffy, author.
Title:
Exploring dangers in space asteroids, space junk, and more Buffy Silverman. [book]
Format:
[book]
Publisher:
Lerner Publications Company
Copyright Date:
2012
Description:
1 online resource (40 pages) illustrations (chiefly color).
Subject:
Collisions (Astrophysics)
Near-Earth objects
Asteroids--Collisions with Earth
Comets--Collisions with Earth
Space debris
Meteoroids
Electronic books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Space rocks -- Asteroids and comets -- Smaller space objects -- Craters, crashes, and dinosaurs -- Space watch.
Summary:
Identifies potential threats to Earth safety, including asteroids and comets. Considers what would happen if one of these bodies struck the planet and discusses how scientists study these bodies to make sure Earth stays safe. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Series:
Searchlight books. What's amazing about space?
Indexed by:
Horn Book Guide, 4/2012
Library Media Connection, 1/2012
School Library Journal, 11/2011
ISBN:
0761380191
9780761380191
Locations:
NPSX771 -- North Polk High School (Alleman)

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