Central Kansas Library System

A child relates some of the wondrous tales told by an old man who once found a falling star and stood at the end of a rainbow.

Describes what are meteorites, and where do they come from?

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code comes an explosive, high-tech thriller that takes readers from the chilling depths of the Arctic Ocean to the treacherous heights of Washington power. When a new NASA satellite spots evidence of an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice, the floundering space agency proclaims a much-needed victory, a victory that has profound implications for U.S. space policy and the...

By day, Eliot quietly reads his books, feeds his goldfish and watches Mr. Smith wash his car. But grown-ups don't know that when the clock strikes midnight, Eliot is a superhero! The world's most important scientists have sent a message that a gigantic meteor is about to smash into the Earth! And Eliot Jones, midnight superhero is on his most important mission ever.

Explains the nature of meteors or "shooting stars" and how they are different from real stars.

Discusses the characteristics of comets and meteors and cites both famous appearances and unexplained mysteries connected with them.

Describes the properties and observations of comets, meteors, and asteroids and explores how scientists use these phenomena to learn more about the universe.

Explains what shooting stars are, how they are formed, and when the best times to watch them are.

Defines and describes comets and meteors, including such famous comets as the recurring Halley's comet, and tells how to look for them.

Bunny and Dog live on opposite sides of the fence. No one says hello. Or hi. But on the night of the shooting star, two doors open ...