What are those lumpy rocks flying through space? Could one really crash into Earth? And why do some look like potatoes? This thrilling science book for kids ages 7 to 12 takes readers on a wild journey across the solar system, where strange, spinning, tumbling asteroids hide secrets from the beginning of time. From fireballs in the sky to ancient craters on Earth, young explorers will discover how space rocks form, where they come from, and why scientists keep a close eye on them. With exciting true stories-like the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs and the mission that smashed into a space rock on purpose-readers will learn about asteroid moons, weird shapes, and what it would be like to actually stand on one. They'll explore how we find these fast-moving objects, what we'd do if one came too close, and how we might one day turn asteroids into space gas stations or mining sites. Packed with up-to-date science, kid-friendly language, and questions big enough to launch a lifetime of curiosity, this is the perfect book for space lovers, science fans, and anyone who ever looked up and wondered what's really out there

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