Comets (Book, 2013) [Texas Group Catalog]
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Comets

Comets

Author: Nick Hunter
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, ©2013.
Edition/Format:   Print book : Juvenile audience : English : 1st edView all editions and formats
Summary:
"This book looks at comets, exploring what they are, where they come from, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study comets today. A fun activity is provided along with tips for spotting comets. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.
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Genre/Form: Children's nonfiction
Literature
Juvenile works
Juvenile literature
Ouvrages pour la jeunesse
Material Type: Juvenile audience
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Nick Hunter
ISBN: 9781432975142 1432975145 9781432975197 1432975196
OCLC Number: 818659669
Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Contents: Out of this world --
Beliefs of the past --
What are comets? --
What are comets made from? --
Where do comets come from? --
Crossing the solar system --
Halley's comet --
Comet crashes --
Exploring comets --
Deep impact --
Discovering comets --
See for yourself --
Measuring space.
Responsibility: Nick Hunter.

Abstract:

"This book looks at comets, exploring what they are, where they come from, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study comets today. A fun activity is provided along with tips for spotting comets. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.
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