Killer Rocks From Outer Space
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Killer Rocks From Outer Space
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Author : Steven N. Koppes
language : en
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Release Date : 2004-01-01
Killer Rocks From Outer Space written by Steven N. Koppes and has been published by Twenty-First Century Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes the role that collisions with meteors, comets, and asteroids have played in the history of Earth and other planets in the solar system and examines what is being done to protect Earth from future collisions.
Rocks From Space
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Author : O. Richard Norton
language : en
Publisher: Mountain Press
Release Date : 1998
Rocks From Space written by O. Richard Norton and has been published by Mountain Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Nature categories.
Explores the world of meteorites, asteroids, and comets from the perspectives of science, folklore, and superstition.
Meteorite
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Author : Tim Gregory
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-08-20
Meteorite written by Tim Gregory and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-20 with Science categories.
Meteorite tells the fascinating story of the stones from outer space scattered across our planet. From the impact that finished off the dinosaurs to the dagger made of extraterrestrial iron found in Tutankhamun's tomb, this book is packed full of surprising information, unlikely pioneers and eye-opening science. Dr Tim Gregory explains how these rocky fragments offer clues not just to the earliest origins of everything, but also to humanity's survival into the future. 'A passionate communicator, Tim Gregory conjures colourful environments and events far outside the human' NATURE 'Meticulous and eminently readable, served with clarity, erudition and humour' WALL STREET JOURNAL 'Tim Gregory gets it. He has an uncanny ability to swiftly understand, to clearly explain, and to be joyful' CHRIS HADFIELD
Doomsday Rocks From Space
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Author : Margaret Poynter
language : en
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Release Date : 2013-09
Doomsday Rocks From Space written by Margaret Poynter and has been published by Enslow Publishers, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Discusses comets, asteroids, and meteors, including how and where they are formed in space, what scientists are doing to study and track them, and what danger these doomsday rocks are to Earth.
Space Rocks
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Author : Michael JOHNSON
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-01-27
Space Rocks written by Michael JOHNSON and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-27 with categories.
A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION ABOUT HUNTING & COLLECTING ROCKS FROM OUTER SPACE.
A Meteorite Killed My Cow
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Author : Richard Greenwood
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2024-05-08
A Meteorite Killed My Cow written by Richard Greenwood and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-08 with Science categories.
Meteorites are generally considered to be bizarre and exotic space junk that you only ever come across in museums. But the reality is very different. Meteorites are generally harmless, with the exception of a cow in Venezuela and a few dinosaurs. Well, quite a few dinosaurs in fact! They are arriving on Earth every day, everywhere, in the form of fine dust. The result is that meteorites can be collected from the rooftops of houses everywhere. It’s not easy and you need to know what to look for. This book will help. Meteorites are the oldest rocks in our Solar System and contain grains that are even older. These space rocks provide science with the best available evidence concerning the origin and early evolution of the Solar System. This book introduces the reader to the fascinating and sometimes bizarre world of space rocks using a simple, clear layman-friendly style. It explains why they are so special and describes their main characteristics. The non-technical approach used throughout the book make it particularly accessible to the general public and it will be of interest to anyone looking to learn more about these cosmic visitors and the wealth of scientific information they contain. Features: Provides a concise introduction to the world of meteorites in an accessible and non-technical way Demonstrates how meteorites can be found locally and provides practical guidance on how to search for them! Emphasizes the human side of meteorites and how ordinary people can and do encounter meteorites in a wide variety of settings
Space Disasters
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Author : Michael Woods
language : en
Publisher: LernerClassroom
Release Date : 2007-09-01
Space Disasters written by Michael Woods and has been published by LernerClassroom this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Imagine watching a space shuttle on the launchpad, ready to blast off into orbit. Astronauts have embarked on some of the most amazing adventures and made incredible discoveries. Yet sadly some the most well-planned launches have ended in tragedy. In fifty years of space travel, space disasters have claimed the lives of more than twenty astronauts and one hundred space workers. In two of the worst disasters, space shuttles exploded, killing all the astronauts onboard. With dramatic images and eyewitness accountsplus the latest facts and figuresthis book gives you a close-up look at space disasters.
Space Junk
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Author : Karen Romano Young
language : en
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Release Date : 2016-01-01
Space Junk written by Karen Romano Young and has been published by Twenty-First Century Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-01 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
Scientists have identified at least 100 million pieces of space debris—from paint chips to nonoperational zombie satellites—floating in Earth's orbit. And over 100 tons of those pieces enter Earth's atmosphere each year! Journey into outer space and learn about the dangers of space junk collisions, how scientists track them, and how space agencies are working to develop new technologies to clean up the space junk. Along the way, you'll hear from the scientists who are working to ensure that outer space remains a safe place to travel and explore. If we don't tackle the space junk problem, it might be impossible to travel into space; it could even trap us on Earth.
Namibia In Pictures
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Author : Thomas Streissguth
language : en
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Release Date : 2008-09-01
Namibia In Pictures written by Thomas Streissguth and has been published by Twenty-First Century Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes the country of Namibia, including its history, geography, economy, and the cultures of its people.
Fire In The Sky
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Author : Gordon L. Dillow
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2019-06-04
Fire In The Sky written by Gordon L. Dillow and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-04 with Science categories.
Combining history, pop science, and in-depth reporting, a fascinating account of asteroids that hit Earth long ago, and those streaming toward us now, as well as how we are preparing against asteroid-caused catastrophe. One of these days, warns Gordon Dillow, the Earth will be hit by a comet or asteroid of potentially catastrophic size. The only question is when. In the meantime, we need to get much better at finding objects hurtling our way, and if they’re large enough to penetrate the atmosphere without burning up, figure out what to do about them. We owe many of science’s most important discoveries to the famed Meteor Crater, a mile-wide dimple on the Colorado Plateau created by an asteroid hit 50,000 years ago. In his masterfully researched Fire in the Sky, Dillow unpacks what the Crater has to tell us. Prior to the early 1900s, the world believed that all craters—on the Earth and Moon—were formed by volcanic activity. Not so. The revelation that Meteor Crater and others like it were formed by impacts with space objects has led to a now accepted theory about what killed off the dinosaurs, and it has opened up a new field of asteroid observation, which has recently brimmed with urgency. Dillow looks at great asteroid hits of the past and spends time with modern-day asteroid hunters and defense planning experts, including America’s first Planetary Defense Officer. Satellite sensors confirm that a Hiroshima-scale blast occurs in the atmosphere every year, and a smaller, one-kiloton blast every month. While Dillow makes clear that the objects above can be deadly, he consistently inspires awe with his descriptions of their size, makeup, and origins. At once a riveting work of popular science and a warning to not take for granted the space objects hurtling overhead, Fire in the Sky is, above all, a testament to our universe’s celestial wonders.