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This visually stunning guide gives an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space. Definitions of better-known objects, such as comets, as well as lesser-known objects, such as centaurs and trojans, give a basic understanding of space objects and the history of how they were discovered. It also covers the scientists who theorized about their existence and the later scientists who actually discovered them. Readers will also get a look...
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This title will cover how asteroids and meteoroids came to be, what they are made of, where most of them are found, and what happens when they collide with planets, like Earth! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.--
8) Asteroids
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Provides information about asteroids, including what asteroids are, where they come from, and more.
11) Asteroids
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"We may not be able to see asteroids without a telescope, but there are thousands of these space rocks circling the sun. In this fact-filled, simple text, readers learn about asteroid formation, size, shape, and orbits. They are also introduced to the methods that scientists use to track asteroids. Fast facts and a hands-on activity expand the reader's learning experience, while full-color images enrich the text with additional details and examples....
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Asteroids zip through space. These space rocks follow paths around the Sun. Explore Asteroids reveals the amazing details of asteroids. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a...
15) Asteroids
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Describes the formation, surface features, and exploration of asteroids, including the search for near-Earth asteroids.