Asteroid Apocalypse by Sam Biggs

Asteroid Apocalypse by Sam Biggs

It's a big question--could an asteroid really destroy life on Earth?

You might not want to hear the answer . . . but don't panic! Scientists have a plan, and it's more thrilling than science fiction.

From high-tech telescopes scanning the skies for giant incoming space rocks to daring asteroid-deflecting missions, planetary defense is the real-life science of saving the world! Discover the brave experts working together to protect our planet from extraterrestrial threats, their groundbreaking research, and incredible breakthroughs, including

• A record-breaking asteroid attack that flattened 80 million trees
• Bus-sized spacecraft that can intercept and break up asteroids
• Planet-saving telescopes that can spot distant asteroid threats

With cool, graphic-style illustrations intermixed with jaw-dropping facts, Tomorrow's World showcases science like never before--as something that can change the world!