Impact: Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Impact: Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World
By (Author) Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrated by Karin Anderson
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
1st March 2024
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Children's / Teenage general interest: Physical world
Children's / Teenage general interest: Space, stars and the solar system
Educational: Astronomy
Educational: Technology
Children's / Teenage social topics: Accidents, disasters or emergencies
Physical Properties
Paperback
80
Width 279mm, Height 229mm
454g
Description
In this this thrilling entry into The Scientists in the Field series, follow scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have crashed into the ground, and strive to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.
Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a flash of light. But others explode with a great sonic boom, smashing windows and throwing people to the ground. Worst of all, some asteroids strike our planet, blasting out massive craters and destroying everything nearby on impact.
Follow the award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch into the field with scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have smashed into the ground, and make plans to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.
Reviews
"Another excellent entry into the series. Purchase this to excite space buffs and inspire future scientists." School Library Journal, starred review "Lavishly illustrated with Anderson's photographs, this wide-ranging sample of asteroid science presumes quite a bit of previous knowledge but will reward the enthusiast." Kirkus "Accompanied by photographs of scientists in action and requisite space shots, the book concludes with citizen science connections and resources, and is sure to have an impact on young astronomers."Booklist
Author Bio
Elizabeth Rusch lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, two terrific kids, and one very funny, quirky dog named Reba. She has written more than 100 magazine articles and more than a dozen acclaimed childrens books, including picture books, middle grade, fiction, nonfiction and even a graphic novel. Karin Anderson has workedfor the New York Times and the Washington Post. She has received numerous national awards from Pictures of the Year and the National Press Photographers Association. www.karinanderson.com
