Asteroid Hunters

Owen, Ruth

ISBN 10 : 1910549363 ISBN 13 : 9781910549360

Editeur : Ruby Tuesday Books, 2015

Synopsis

A powerful telescope has discovered a giant object speeding through our solar system. Is it an asteroid? Will its orbit bring it close to Earth? Is there a chance it could one day collide with our planet? It's time for a team of asteroid hunters to go into action and track the object as it hurtles through space! Get to Work with Science and Technology is a fascinating new series that introduces readers to the real-life applications of STEM subjects. In Asteroid Hunters, readers will meet the scientists who use high-powered telescopes and super computers to watch for dangers from space. Told in a lively narrative style, this book includes firsthand accounts of life as an asteroid hunter, dramatic anecdotes, behind-the-scenes photos, and the coolest facts about asteroids and comets. Readers will also get the chance to try out their space scientist skills with activities that are perfect for science fair projects.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Ruth Owen has written more than four hundred children's books. She writes on many subjects, but science and nature are her favorite topics to research and make accessible for young readers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ruby Tuesday Books
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1910549363
• ISBN 13: 9781910549360
• Reliure: Belle reliure
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible