"In this book, readers learn about icy comets"--

"Deep space holds materials left over from the formation of the solar system. Astronomers have been making exciting discoveries on the outermost fringes and the New Horizons spacecraft brings new insights into the origins of the sun and planets"--

"During a visit to a space museum, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about planets, space crafts, space suits, and even dirty snowballs (i.e. comets!)! With straightforward fun facts, humorous illustrations of Fly Guy and Buzz, and vivid photographs throughout, this book is sure to be a hit with budding astronauts everywhere!"--Amazon.com.

Discover what happens when pieces of rock, dust, and ice that are floating in space stop orbiting the sun. These leftovers are known as comets, asteroids, and meteoroids.

Chronicles the formation of the solar system, particularly how asteroids, comets, and meteors were formed, and relates how astronomers learn about the existence and characteristics of these bodies.

"Offers an introduction to asteroids, comets, and meteoroids that looks at what each of them are, how people have observed them, and how scientists monitor them today." --

Describes what has been learned about the composition, orbits, and the existence of several well-known comets.

"Provides scientific information about asteroids, comets, and meteoroids"--Provided by publisher.