Prinja, Raman, 1961-
Comets, asteroids, and meteors / Raman K. Prinja. - Rev. & updated. - Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2008. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. - The universe. Heinemann infosearch. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
What are comets, asteroids, and meteors? -- Where do comets come from -- Why do comets have tails? -- What is a comet made of? -- Which are the most famous comets? -- Do comets ever crash? -- What are asteroids and where do they come from? -- Why do we need to study asteroids? -- What is the difference between meteors and meteorites? -- What are meteor showers? -- Fact file -- Glossary.
Discusses comets, asteroids, and meteors, including what they are made of, where they come from, and why they need to be studied.
9781432901622 : $28.21 (lib. bdg.) 1432901621 (lib. bdg.) 9781432901745 (pbk.) 1432901745 (pbk.)
2007280823
Comets--Juvenile literature.
Asteroids--Juvenile literature.
Meteors--Juvenile literature.
523.6 .P957 2008
Comets, asteroids, and meteors / Raman K. Prinja. - Rev. & updated. - Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2008. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. - The universe. Heinemann infosearch. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
What are comets, asteroids, and meteors? -- Where do comets come from -- Why do comets have tails? -- What is a comet made of? -- Which are the most famous comets? -- Do comets ever crash? -- What are asteroids and where do they come from? -- Why do we need to study asteroids? -- What is the difference between meteors and meteorites? -- What are meteor showers? -- Fact file -- Glossary.
Discusses comets, asteroids, and meteors, including what they are made of, where they come from, and why they need to be studied.
9781432901622 : $28.21 (lib. bdg.) 1432901621 (lib. bdg.) 9781432901745 (pbk.) 1432901745 (pbk.)
2007280823
Comets--Juvenile literature.
Asteroids--Juvenile literature.
Meteors--Juvenile literature.
523.6 .P957 2008