Editorial Review

In 2004, astronomers discovered a huge asteroid predicted to collide with Earth in fewer than 30 years. That discovery forms the backbone of this installment in the Get to Work with Science and Technology series, which follows agencies and scientists who study asteroids and attempt to predict their orbits in an effort to avoid large-scale destruction. Owen follows the team of astronomers as they gather data from other observatories to confirm the asteroid’s predicted orbit and discover, thankfully, that its trajectory will be a near miss. Each two-page spread includes plenty of eye-catching full-color photos of space, telescopes, and renderings of asteroids, while inset boxes provide specific stats and other helpful info. A closing section provides an activity to observe craters and specific tips on how to pursue a career in asteroid hunting.