Bibliograph

Meteorites, the story of our solar system, Caroline Smith, Sara Russell & Natasha Almeida

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Meteorites, the story of our solar system, Caroline Smith, Sara Russell & Natasha Almeida

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-124) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsportraitsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Meteorites

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1080217430

Responsibility statement

Caroline Smith, Sara Russell & Natasha Almeida

Sub title

the story of our solar system

Summary

"A fascinating and authoritative introduction to the science of meteorites, written by leading experts in the field. Meteorites are rocks from space that have fallen to the Earth's surface. Once considered bad omens, they are now recognized for giving us a unique insight into the nature of the material that was present when our solar system formed. In Meteorites, experts from the Natural History Museum in London, England, provide a compelling and up-to-date introduction to these otherworldly objects. This fully illustrated guide reveals: What meteorites are Where meteorites come from What they tell us about our solar system The latest information on key meteorite falls. In clear, jargon-free language, the authors explain how meteorites provide us with invaluable information about planets beyond Earth--both within our solar system and around other stars. With its combination of color photographs, diagrams and maps, Meteorites is the ultimate reference to these mysterious objects from space."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What are meteorites? -- Where are meteorites found? -- Impacts and collisions -- Sources and types of meteorites -- Comets -- The future

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