Asteroids, Meteorites, and Comets, Revised Edition (The Solar System)

In the 19th century when asteroids were first discovered, the continuum of sizes in the solar system was not understood, because many people thought of the solar system as a Sun orbited by nine planets. However, as observers' abilities to see smaller and smaller bodies in the solar system improves because of better instrumentation,

 

This intriguing series takes at our universe and the planets, stars, etc. that are part of it.

Guide to the Universe: Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets

This volume in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets—those small bodies that revolve the Sun—and provides readers with the most up-to-date understanding of the current state of scientific knowledge about them. Scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind, Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets is an excellent first step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the smallest celestial bodies in the solar system.

The Science Guy talks about the barrage of objects from space in Bill Nye the Science Guy: Comets and Meteors, part of his popular series aimed at young science students. Bill Nye bombards his audience with hard facts about comets, meteors, and smaller debris that slam into the Earth, other planets, and their moons throughout the solar system. He discusses the theories that a meteor impact caused the death of the dinosaurs and that a comet brought life in its most primitive form to Earth. 

Grade Levels: 3-8

From dramatic lunar eclipses to brilliant comets, the night sky fascinates people. Brimming with beautiful color photos, this book walks you through everything you need to know to maximize your enjoyment of astronomy, from choosing a telescope to identifying constellations and planets. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or lifelong stargazer, you can turn to this book for practical guidance on observing stars, planets, moons, and galaxies; tracking meteors, comets, and eclipses; choosing tools for viewing; and photographing the skies. Helpful star maps, charts, and timetables bring the sky to life!