Impact: Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World (Scientists in the Field)

by Elizabeth Rusch (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a flash of light. But others explode with a great sonic boom, smashing windows and throwing people to the ground. Worst of all, some asteroids strike our planet, blasting out massive craters and destroying everything nearby on impact. Follow the award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch into the field with scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have smashed into the ground, and make plans to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.
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Starred Review

Gr 4-7--Opening with the dramatic story of a fourth grade class's experience of the 2013 asteroid that landed in Chelyabinsk, Russia, this installment in the celebrated series tells of the study and the effects of asteroids in our solar system. This book describes the work done by several individual scientists who research asteroids, sharing how they collect data and use it to form coherent ideas about these astonishing rocks from space. Through the eyes of the scientists, readers learn about prehistoric collisions that shaped our planet, current methods used for observing asteroids, and what might be done to deal with the potential of a major impact in the future. The text makes complicated concepts understandable for younger readers without oversimplifying, and the accompanying photos and graphics are both informative and appealing. The scientists' enthusiasm for their work is palpable, which makes for compelling reading, and their experiences allow readers to visualize themselves in similar roles as they think about their futures. VERDICT Another excellent entry into the series. Purchase this to excite space buffs and inspire future scientists.--Sarah Reid, Four County Library System, NY

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★ "Another excellent entry into the series. Purchase this to excite space buffs and inspire future scientists." -School Library Journal, starred review

"Lavishly illustrated with Anderson's photographs, this wide-ranging sample of asteroid science presumes quite a bit of previous knowledge but will reward the enthusiast." —Kirkus

"Accompanied by photographs of scientists in action and requisite space shots, the book concludes with citizen science connections and resources, and is sure to have an impact on young astronomers." —Booklist
Elizabeth Rusch

Elizabeth Rusch is the author of award-winning nonfiction titles for children, including previous Scientists in the Field titles, Eruption!, The Mighty Mars Rovers and The Next Wave. Elizabeth lives in Oregon with her family. www.elizabethrusch.com

Karin Anderson has worked for the New York Times, and the Washington Post. www.karinanderson.com

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780544671591
Lexile Measure
1070
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
November 14, 2017
Series
Scientists in the Field
BISAC categories
JNF037060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Rocks & Minerals
JNF051010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science
JNF011000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
JNF051040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Astronomy
Library of Congress categories
Extinction (Biology)
Meteorites
Asteroids
Collisions with Earth

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