Meteors

One of the better titles I've seen on the subject, Meteors offers a thorough examination of the origin, composition, history (including documentation by early civilizations of meteor showers) and current scientific thinking on meteors. Using photos, stills, film footage and 3-D animation, viewers are given a close up look at these building blocks of the solar system. Scientific explanations are presented in lay terminology, making this a title sure to be enjoyed by hobbyists, while the depth of information provided will also prove useful for undergraduate study. A solid overview that provides current information and a more than adequate introduction to the topic, this is highly recommended. A companion volume (also from the Just the Facts series), Comets and Asteroids, is also available at the same price. Aud: J, H, C, P. (L. Stevens)