Asteroid Vs. Comet

Name: Asteroid Vs. Comet
ISBN: 9781536236637

by Marc J. Kuchner

For the child who loves the night sky and asks, 'What's out there?' This book sparks wonder by demystifying asteroids and comets in an engaging science showdown.

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About This Book

When your child is obsessed with space and peppers you with questions about what's flying around up there, this book provides fun, accessible answers. 'Asteroid Vs. Comet' frames a science lesson as a hilarious cosmic showdown between two personified celestial bodies. Each makes its case for being the coolest object in the solar system, revealing facts about their composition, origins, and journeys through space. By embracing a child's natural curiosity and love for competition, the book makes complex astronomy topics feel exciting and easy to grasp. It's a perfect choice for early elementary readers who are ready for real science but still love a story with personality and humor.

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What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Mentions the asteroid impact that led to dinosaur extinction, presented in a factual, non-scary way.

Sensitive Topics

The book mentions the asteroid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. This is handled as a scientific fact and is not presented in a scary or graphic way. The approach is entirely secular and educational.

Ideal Reader

The ideal reader is a 6 to 9 year old who loves the “Who Would Win?” book series and has a burgeoning interest in space. This child is moving beyond identifying planets and is ready for more specific concepts, but they still connect best with information delivered through narrative, character, and humor.