What’s that light speeding across the night sky? Chances are that it’s a meteor–a rock from outer space. These space rocks fall to Earth all the time. Where do they come from? What are they made of? What happens when they hit the ground? Learn more about meteors and meteorites, and find out the difference between them!

Meteors and Meteorites is part of the Super Science Facts series that engages readers in grades 5 to 12 with fun science facts and colorful images on every page to support comprehension. The series covers Physical Science, Life Science and Social Sciences in individual sets. The minimal-text format (1,700 to 2,000 words per book) introduces content vocabulary defined in context and repeated in a glossary.