Space rocks, ice and dust fly around the solar system. They are asteroids, meteors and comets. Find out how scientists are tracking asteroids that come close to Earth, why a spacecraft crashed into a comet and discover the difference between meteors, meteorites and meteoroids plus many more interesting space facts. Part of the Space: Facts + Figures series.
- Boxes on each spread have key facts and statistics.
- Stunning photographs and colourful artworks.
- Accessible text, tailored for the age group.
- A fun quiz at the end of the book.