Meteorites Paperback – December 23, 2010

I was so pleased to find this book! It's exactly what I was looking for! It was received quickly, in excellent condition. I'm delighted with my purchase!

I'm a non scientist with an interest in meteoritics.This short book does a very nice job of explaining the formation and classification of meteorites without bogging one down in details more relevant to a PhD. Diagrams and pictures are clear and understandable.A nice intro for someone with an interest in the subject.

Purchased this book, with some meteorite samples, for my scientifically minded 9 year old grandson....he has an inquiring mind and will find the info packed book and sample an interesting study.

Very nicely written and presented.A great beginner book for the new meteorite enthusiast. Excellent overall background in a short read.

This short book, about 120 pages, has nice color photos and "superficial" explanations. I like the page or two on Mars meteorites and some microscopic photos of the crystaline structure of some meteorites. It points out the mineral content of different types of meteorites so a motivated reader can look up more information. It has some background on how meteorites are formed, and found. It is easy to understand and the photos help enhance the text, so this book is appropriate for readers without much background nor interest in astronomy, mineralagy nor science.

Very good book. Looks of pictures and clear explainations. Good for beginners or those more knowledgeable. Great to leave on the coffee table for others to enjoy as well.

I got this for my son who is a geologist at heart. He has been studying rocks and minerals for years. He loves it!

"Meteorites" is a great introduction to the entire science surrounding these enigmatic little rocks from space. It is written at an accessible level that would be ideal as a reference for high school students or for someone just developing an interest in the field of meteorites. What I liked best was the contemporary information contained within and in addition to the main text. The science of asteroids, comets, impacts, astrobiology, and meteorites changes so quickly that it's hard to find a text with such accurate, current information. I recommend this book to anyone who has even a passing interest in meteorites.