Title:
Cosmic catastrophes : seven ways to destroy a planet like earth
Author:
Publication Date:
2016
Publication Information:
New York, New York : Viking, [2016]
Physical Description:
79 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 28 cm
ISBN:
9780451476845
Abstract:
A lively exploration of seven cosmic catastrophes that could hit Earth and any of the other 20 billion Earth-like planets in our galaxy.
General Note:
At head of cover on title: Smithsonian.
Contents:
Asteroid hit -- Comet swarm collision -- Thrown out of the solar system -- Supernova explosion -- Swallowed by a black hole -- End of the sun -- That dreaded alien invasion! -- The end ... or just the beginning? -- In the studio with David Aguilar -- Keep exploring!
Geographic Term:
Language:
English
Audience:
Ages 8-12.
