Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids

By Seymour Simon

Explore the mysteries of comets, meteors, and asteroids in the night sky.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the cosmic wonders of comets, meteors, and asteroids. Discover their origins and secrets as they streak across the sky, captivating young minds with their fiery brilliance. What stories do these celestial travelers tell about our universe? Perfect for curious kids eager to explore the night sky's mysteries.

From the publisher

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.

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