Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Doomsday Rocks From SpaceSeries: Bizarre ScienceBy Margaret Poynter DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews ResourcesResources What happened to the dinosaurs? Scientific evidence suggests that a giant asteroid crashed into Earth 65 million years ago, killing off the dinosaurs. This doomsday rock could have changed the course of life on Earth. What are the chances of a doomsday rock striking Earth today, destroying the world as we know it? Author Margaret Poynter investigates the science of doomsday rocks and what danger they are to us!Publication Date: 01/01/2011Copyright: 2011Pages: 48Trim Size: 7 1/2 x 9Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 5–9Age Level: 10–14LC Number: 2009053601ATOS Reading Level: 6.5ATOS Points: 1.0Quiz #: 143009AR Interest Level: MGDewey: 523.44 For Reluctant ReadersFormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Ed.978-0-7660-3673-4$26.27$19.70Multi-User eBook978-0-7660-5466-0$26.27$19.70 "Aimed at reluctant readers, these titles are sure to disgust and delight in equal measure . . . All of the titles will pique interest and get kids lining up at the reference desk looking for more."School Library Journal, April 2011"These books may be useful for research, but many students will also find them fun to read."Library Media Connection, May/June 2011". . . this revised book contains an informative text and engaging illustrations."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2011See all reviews Doomsday Rocks From Space Educator's Guide Loading… Other books in Bizarre Science 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 1 Loading… Reviews"Margaret Poynter writes a book that makes science interesting for children . . . her vocabulary is alive and her writing style is appealing . . . Bloodsucking creatures, bugs and mummies are among the topics that are treated with interesting, well-written & well-organized text. Elementary and middle school libraries need this series! It will accomplish what a comprehensive science textbook might not!"TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2011". . . this revised book contains an informative text and engaging illustrations."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2011"These books may be useful for research, but many students will also find them fun to read."Library Media Connection, May/June 2011"Aimed at reluctant readers, these titles are sure to disgust and delight in equal measure . . . All of the titles will pique interest and get kids lining up at the reference desk looking for more."School Library Journal, April 2011 Library Ed.: 978-0-7660-3673-4 List Price: $26.27 Discount Price: $19.70 + Add to wish list Multi-User eBook: 978-0-7660-5466-0 List Price: $26.27 Discount Price: $19.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble