Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets

Have you ever seen a comet or a shooting star? You may think they look pretty, but these giant space rocks can cause major destruction. Scientists keep a close watch on comets and asteroids using high-powered telescopes and spacecraft. Get ready to learn lots of far-out facts about asteroids and comets!

Award-winning author Mary Kay Carson has written many nonfiction books for young people and their teachers. In 2009, she received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Children's Literature Award.

Introduction	p. 5
Tracking Space Rocks	p. 8
Asteroids at a Glance	p. 19
Comets at a Glance	p. 19
Fast Facts about Asteroids	p. 20
Fast Facts about Comets	p. 22
Asteroid and Comet Timeline of Exploration and Discovery	p. 24
Comets up Close	p. 27
What's Next for Comets and Asteroids?	p. 36
Words to Know	p. 44
Find out More and Get Updates	p. 46
Index	p. 48
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