meteorites

Rocks from Space! Authors:  Caroline Smith, Sara Russell and Gretchen Benedix As any geologist will tell you, the way to reveal Earth’s history is by looking at the rocks.   Tons and tons of rocks.   A remarkable amount of information can be obtained by combining a creative and informed mind with a sturdy rock hammer and some well-worn hiking boots.  But what if your goal is bigger than that and you want to explain the entire solar system?  Remarkably, the answers are still there for the taking – no spaceship required – and Meteorites provides a brief overview of the unassuming [...]