Comets and Asteroids: Space Rocks (Our Solar System)

Out among the planets and moons of our solar system, much smaller chunks of rock and ice orbit the sun. We call them comets and asteroids. Most asteroids orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter. Comets come hurtling in from the deepest reaches of the solar system. Students will be absolutely engrossed by this books presentation of our galaxys most active, far traveling, and smallest inhabitants.