A Meteorite Killed My Cow

[defalkner]

A post from an email in the MAS Info mailbox:

Hi Astronomy enthusiasts everywhere,

With the holiday season fast approaching, - Free Download on Freepik here is the perfect gift for all those who want to discover the fascinating world of space rocks:

"A Meteorite Killed My Cow"

It is a jargon-free, fun book with lots of amazing images of space rocks and tackles all the big questions:

What are the chances I will be killed by a falling space rock?
What really happened to the dinosaurs?
Why are we here?
Where did Earth's water come from?
Do I really have meteorites in my backyard?
What happened to all the gold?

Here are a few more details:

Meteorites are generally considered to be bizarre and exotic space junk that you only ever come across in museums. But the reality is very different. Meteorites are fairly harmless, with the exception of a cow in Venezuela and a few dinosaurs. Well, quite a few dinosaurs in fact! They are arriving on Earth every day, everywhere, in the form of fine dust. The result is that meteorites can be collected from rooftops and gutters in urban environments. It’s not easy and you need to know what to look for. A Meteorite Killed My Cow will help. Meteorites are the oldest rocks in our Solar System and contain grains that are even older. These space rocks provide science with the best available evidence concerning the origin and early evolution of the Solar System. A Meteorite Killed My Cow introduces the reader to the fascinating and sometimes bizarre world of space rocks using a simple, clear layman-friendly style. It explains why they are so special and describes their main characteristics. The non-technical approach used throughout the book makes it particularly accessible to the general public and it will be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about these cosmic visitors and the wealth of scientific information they contain.

A Meteorite Killed My Cow will totally transform your awareness of space and our place in it.

And by the way, yes, you do have meteorites in your backyard, lots of them! It’s all explained in the book.

Available now from all the leading booksellers, including: AMAZON , BOOKS-A-MILLION , BIBLIO , BARNES & NOBLE , and many more besides. An E-BOOK version is also available.

[Ron Schmit]

Oh, my... Think I'll wait for the paperback.

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[TrenaJ]

Thriftbooks.com has it for $38.77
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/a-meteori ... 0367774488