Discusses unusual sky phenomena and how they affected our earliest ancestors, giving rise to superstitions and myths.

Describes the life and varied scientific work of the first man to track a comet's path and accurately predict its return.

Describes what it would be like to visit space and examine comets, asteroids, and meteors.

"A book for teens about asteroids, meteors, meteorites, and comets."--

A comprehensive look at comets, from man's earliest observations of "hairy stars," to recent sightings of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Halle-Bopp, to future space missions to study comets in the outer solar system.

Provides information about the origins, composition, and appearances of comets, meteors, and asteroids.

"Asteroids, meteors, and comets are just a few of the interesting things that exist in what we know as space. Readers will learn all about these amazing, often rocky or icy, objects." --

"Asteroids, comets, and other space rocks rush around the solar system. Learn about these fascinating flying masses and their place in the solar system." --

"There's a comet speeding in from the outer solar system, and it's about to slam into an asteroid. Who will be left standing after this interplanetary smackdown? The pockmarked asteroid, a veteran fighter who's already seen some action? Or the dazzling comet, with its incredible velocity and a tail that stretches millions of miles? Kicking off a dynamic series on cosmic collisions, Asteroid vs. Comet starts by comparing the two opponents, then offers...

""Presents facts about the composition and history of exploration of asteroids, comets, and meteors"--