After a NASA satellite discovers a mysterious object buried beneath the Arctic ice, a team of scientists is called in to verify the authenticity of the find. What they discover, however, is a plot of unimaginable deception that threatens to plunge the world into controversy--a vicious, high-ranking conspiracy that may lead all the way to the White House. A shocking scientific discovery. A conspiracy of staggering brilliance. A thriller unlike any...

Unable to fall asleep, Thomas the tank engine goes on a nighttime adventure in search of a shooting star.

Explains what shooting stars are, what they are made of, and what happens to them when they land on Earth.

"An introduction to asteroids, comets, and meteors, including what they are made of, where they are, and how they interact with other bodies of the solar system"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"In Shooting Stars, early fluent readers will explore the science behind shooting stars and the differences between meteors and meteorites. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space and shooting stars. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about shooting stars using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

Provides an introduction to comets, covering where they come from, how they travel, their importance to astronomers, as well as their relationship to meteor showers.

The fantasy fairy tale about a young man, an evil witch, and the sons of a lord, all seeking the star, a young woman living in the land of Faerie. Annotation. In the sleepy English countryside at the dawn of the Victorian Era, life moves at a leisurely pace in the tiny town of Wall, a secluded hamlet so named for an imposing stone barrier that surrounds a fertile grassland. Armed sentries guard the sole gap in the bulwark to keep the inquisitive from...

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...