What are asteroids and could one of these giant space rocks ever hit Earth? Who are the scientists who track asteroids around our solar system? And could asteroids one day be mined for metals and other valuable resources? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about asteroids. Each book is expertly crafted to meet early elementary and science curriculum standards, as well as introduce young space enthusiasts to the latest space technology. Innovative, grade-appropriate activities and experiments, critical-thinking questions, and fascinating fact boxes will give kids a chance to think like an astronaut. Provided by publisher.

A terrifying discovery -- What are asteroids? -- A near miss -- Asteroid explorer -- Up close with Eros -- Space crash! -- A mission to Bennu -- Mining asteroids -- Water from space rocks -- Science lab -- Science words.