Ruth Owen has written more than 400 children's books. She writes on many subjects but her favourite topics are science and nature to research and make accessible for young readers.
Interest Age:
8
Reading Age:
8
Category:
Science Inquiry Skills
Strand:
Earth And Space Science
A powerful telescope has discovered a giant object speeding through our solar system. Is it an asteroid? Will its orbit bring it close to Earth? Is there a chance it could one day collide with our planet? It's time for a team of asteroid hunters to go into action and track the object as it hurtles through space! In this title, readers will meet the scientists who use high-powered telescopes and super computers to watch for dangers from space. There is also a fun Q&A to help readers decide if becoming an astronomer or space scientist could be the career for them!