Investigating Asteroids

Space-Ology

by Ellen Lawrence

What are asteroids and could one of these giant space rocks ever hit Earth? Who are the scientists who track asteroids around our solar system? And could asteroids one day be mined for metals and other valuable resources? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about asteroids. Each book is expertly crafted to meet early elementary and science curriculum standards, as well as introduce young space enthusiasts to the latest space technology. Innovative, grade-appropriate activities and experiments, critical-thinking questions, and fascinating fact boxes will give kids a chance to think like an astronaut.

24 pages, Library Binding

Published December 14, 2018

Reviews

[Kara · Rating 3 out of 5]

A well done introduction a fascinating topic that will interest any teeny space junkie.

However, they better have yearly new editions planned to update the information, considering all the references to scientific missions that are - allegedly - definitely going to happen in the next few years. It might be painful for a parent to read this to a child in just a few years from now and try to explain why all the missions of 2020 and 2021 didn't happen.

[Amanda Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ellen Lawrence has a great way of talking so non experts can understand tough subjects. In "Investigating Asteroids" she talks about a recent asteroid scare, near misses, landing a spacecraft on an asteroid and future plans for asteroid use. The photos and illustrations are all fantastic. There is an experiment at the end of the book along with how to find more information online and in books.