Could an Asteroid Harm Earth?

by Michael Portman

An asteroid plummeting to Earth seems extremely unlikely, no wonder several movies have used it as a plot. But asteroids, comets, and meteorites do fall to Earth every day. In recent years, none have been of a significant enough size to cause great damage. However, it is theorized that a space object was responsible for the extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Readers will explore whether or not such an event could threaten life on Earth...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433982676
• ISBN13: 9781433982675
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5