Destination Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors

Contributor(s): Sparrow, Giles (Author)

ISBN: 9781435834491

Publisher: PowerKids Press

$21.70

Pub Date: August 30, 2009

Dewey: 523.44

LCCN: 2009002620

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Index

Target Age Group: 08 to 11

Physical Info: 0.40" H x 10.00" L x 8.10" W ( 0.75 lbs) 32 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Science and Nature | Astronomy

Series: Destination Solar System

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000132897 ( Destination Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors)

Reading level: 6.60

Interest level: MG

Point value: 1.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Through this book, kids will learn about these floating masses of space rubble. These rocks of all sizes are found in all corners of our solar system. Most asteroids are found orbiting the sun between Mars and Jupiter, while comets travel as far away as the Oort Cloud. Aspiring young astronomers will enjoy this book from cover to cover.

Review Quotes: Series Review: Destination Solar System "Books can be read over and over again and one would learn something new and exciting. Another great feature is the fact that the websites page in each book is continually being updated...RECOMMENDED." --Library Media Connection

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