About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child's curiosity about the night sky has blossomed into specific questions about 'shooting stars' and rocks in space. This guide is a fantastic next step after basic planet books, offering clear, scientific explanations of comets, asteroids, and meteors. It uses incredible photographs and straightforward diagrams to define each celestial object, explain where it comes from, and describe its impact on our solar system. The book fosters a sense of wonder and encourages scientific inquiry, making it perfect for inquisitive 7-to-11-year-olds. It provides solid answers that respect a child's intelligence, making it an excellent choice for a budding astronomer.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book discusses the mass extinction of the dinosaurs caused by an asteroid impact. The approach is entirely scientific and secular, focusing on the geological and atmospheric effects of the impact. It is presented as a historical scientific event and the tone is factual, not emotional or scary. The resolution is simply a statement of scientific consensus.
Ideal Reader
This book is perfect for an 8 to 11-year-old who has graduated from introductory space picture books and is hungry for more detail. They are the kind of child who asks specific, technical questions ('What's the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?') and appreciates real photographs and diagrams over cartoons. They are a budding scientist who enjoys learning facts and understanding how things work.
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