meteorites

Druids, using a meteorite that has crashed near a small village, try to destroy King Uthur's kingdom and the new Christian faith, and the only person who seems to be immune is a young, shy and half-blind son of a swordsmith named Merlin but when young Arthur, who will one day become the legendary king, is placed in danger, Merlin must face his fears and blindness to take control of the role God ordained for him, only armed with a sword he helped to forge.

Relates information about the Tunguska meteorite that landed in Russia in 1908, focusing on past and present scientists and their research expeditions to the sight of the landing.

Discusses the characteristics of meteorites, including where they come from, how they fall to earth, and their effect on evolution.

The author chronicles his experiences traveling the globe to study meteorites, discussing what he learned about such topics as their natural history, spiritual significance in a number of indigenous cultures, and affect on humanity.

Describes various space disasters including asteroids and meteors, failed space missions, and efforts that have been made to prevent meteorite impacts and ensure safer space flights.

An introduction to the celestial phenomena of asteroids, meteoroids and meteorites, and comets.

Examines the still-unexplained mystery of the cataclysmic explosion that occurred in Siberia in 1908.

Discusses the study of a meteorite found in Antarctica in 1984 and why it is thought to come from Mars, examining how the scientific process works.

Details the history of mankind's study of meteorites and examines what these objects tell us about the history of the universe and our planet. Details the impact meteorites have had on the development of life on Earth, arguing that meteor strikes are more often helpful than harmful.

Discusses meteorites, their composition, origin, how to recognize them, and what to do if one is found.