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6) Comets
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes what has been learned about the composition, orbits, and the existence of several well-known comets. A history of what we know about comets from the ancient Greeks to Halley, with material on their composition, frequency, & where & how they can be seen. This highly praised series of books has been in print since the 1950s (launched originally by Franklin Watts himself). Today's First Books provide engaging, in-depth introductions to subjects...
11) Comets
Author
Series
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the formation, exploration, and parts of a comet, including how people have perceived comets throughout history.
13) Comets
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
17) A look at comets
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive look at comets, from man's earliest observations of "hairy stars, " to recent sightings of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Halle-Bopp, to future space missions to study comets in the outer solar system.
19) Comets
Author
Publisher
Crowell
Pub. Date
[1984]
Language
English
Description
Explains what comets are, how they are formed, and how their unusual orbits bring them into earth's view at predictable intervals, with a special focus on Halley's comet.