Meteor: Perspectives on Asteroid Strikes (Disaster Dossiers)
School year: Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 56
Published: 2014
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"Meteor: Perspectives on Asteroid Strikes" by Professor Alex Woolf explores the potential threat posed by asteroids to Earth. The book delves into the science of asteroids, their historical impacts, and the catastrophic consequences that could result from a significant strike. Through a blend of scientific analysis and engaging storytelling, Woolf examines both historical events and modern implications, highlighting the importance of monitoring near-Earth objects. He discusses methods of detection and potential strategies for deflection, ultimately emphasizing humanity's need to prepare for and mitigate such celestial disasters. This insightful work underscores our planet's vulnerability and the urgency of global awareness and action. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Disaster Dossiers .
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-8th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 11-16 years.
There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Capstone Press .
Alex Woolf is a well-known children's non-fiction author, with many books on history to his credit.
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