by Elizabeth Rusch (Author), Karin Anderson (Illustrator)
In this this thrilling entry into the Scientists in the Field series, follow scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have crashed into the ground, and strive to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.
Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a flash of light. But others explode with a great sonic boom, smashing windows and throwing people to the ground. Worst of all, some asteroids strike our planet, blasting out massive craters and destroying everything nearby on impact.
Follow the award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch into the field with scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have smashed into the ground, and make plans to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.
Author Biography
Elizabeth Rusch is the author of award-winning nonfiction titles for children, including previous Scientists in the Field titles, Eruption!, The Mighty Mars Rovers and The Next Wave. Elizabeth lives in Oregon with her family. www.elizabethrusch.com
Karin Anderson has worked for the
New York Times, and the
Washington Post. www.karinanderson.com
Number of Pages: 80
Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.1 x 11.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 14, 2017
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 7.2
Point Value: 2
