Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites: Cosmic Invaders of the Earth / (Living Earth) by Jon Erickson

by Jon Erickson

The impact event that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs was not an isolated occurrence, for, as the foreword writer reminds us, a near-miss with an asteroid occurred in 1996. Erickson, an independent Colorado-based geologist, provides students beginning to study the Earth sciences and general readers with a lucid introduction to the bearers of such planetary impacts and their ongoing role in shaping our solar system. The book features numerous b&w illustrations, including recent photos taken from spacecraft, and a glossary with a pronunciation guide. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Genres: Astronomy

Hardcover

First published December 1, 2002