Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids

Whether they appear as distant specks in an astronomer's telescope or shoot brilliantly across the evening sky, comets, meteors, and asteroids have fascinated sky gazers throughout history. But where do these racing celestial bodies come from, and what can they teach us about our universe? Join Seymour Simon for a look at the fiery mystery and wild wonder of these luminous bodies of night. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.

This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/27/1998
ISBN: 9780688158439
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.68h x 8.68w x 0.10d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 25259 / Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids
Reading Level: 6.4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5