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An exciting resource for 3rd and 4th-grade readers, this book provides an introduction to comets: where they come from, how they travel, their importance to astronomers, as well as their relationship to meteor showers, and captures students' imaginations with beautiful color illustrations and photographs. An 'Important Words' list at the end of the book highlights new vocabulary, and a 'To Find Out More' section enables students and teachers to locate other resources containing further information on comets. Contents: The Night Sky; What Is a Comet?; Where Do Comets Come From?; Light Shows in the Sky; Why Are Comets Important?; Did a Comet Kill the Dinosaurs?; Are Comets Bad Luck?; How to Find a Comet; Index; Meet the Author.
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