The 50 State Unofficial Meteorites : A Guidebook for Aspiring Meteoriticists
by
Yinan Wang
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
The 50 State Series
ISBN-10
0764365088
ISBN-13
9780764365089
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture
IN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 6th, 2022
Print length
80 Pages
Weight
576 grams
Dimensions
18.50 x 26.20 x 1.50 cms
Product Classification:
Space (Children's / Teenage)
Ksh 3,300.00
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From award-winning author Yinan Wang, this engaging kids' guide explores the 50 state "unofficial" meteorites.
Delve into this unique look at meteorites that have been found in almost all of the 50 US states, and discover how these treasured rocks from space fell down to Earth.
With each state entry, award-winning author and mineral and fossil expert Yinan Wang presents details about several meteorites that are worthy of becoming official state meteorites. Since no state has an official state meteorite, this kids'' guidebook explores each state''s “unofficial” meteorite, along with its interesting backstory of why it was selected.
• More than 150 illustrations and photographs showcase these marvels from outer space
• Meteorites have not been found in all states so helpful suggestions are given on where they might be found
• Suggestions and guidance are provided so that the reader can lead the way in getting one designated
• Museums and parks with meteorites are listed in the appendix
From the Lafayette Mars meteorite found in a drawer in Purdue University to the 26-pound space rock that smashed into the trunk of a car in Peekskill, New York, immerse young science students in an encyclopedic yet easy read that is great for aspiring meteoriticists.
With each state entry, award-winning author and mineral and fossil expert Yinan Wang presents details about several meteorites that are worthy of becoming official state meteorites. Since no state has an official state meteorite, this kids'' guidebook explores each state''s “unofficial” meteorite, along with its interesting backstory of why it was selected.
• More than 150 illustrations and photographs showcase these marvels from outer space
• Meteorites have not been found in all states so helpful suggestions are given on where they might be found
• Suggestions and guidance are provided so that the reader can lead the way in getting one designated
• Museums and parks with meteorites are listed in the appendix
From the Lafayette Mars meteorite found in a drawer in Purdue University to the 26-pound space rock that smashed into the trunk of a car in Peekskill, New York, immerse young science students in an encyclopedic yet easy read that is great for aspiring meteoriticists.
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