A Meteorite Killed My Cow

"Meteorites are the oldest rocks in the Solar System and provide science with the best available evidence concerning the origin and early evolution of the Solar System. They are generally considered to be bizarre and exotic space junk that you only ever come across in museums. But the reality is very different. While meteorites are generally harmless, with the exception of a cow in Venezuela and a few dinosaurs, 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 the rooftops of every house in the UK, if you know what to look for. This book will help you get started in your hunt for extra-terrestrial samples. It will introduce the reader to the fascinating and sometimes bizarre world of space rocks. It will cover all aspects of these fascinating objects in a simple, clear layman-friendly style. It will explain why they are so special and describe their main characteristics. This book will be accessible for the general public, it emphasises a non-technical approach, and will be of interest to anyone looking to learn more about meteorites!"--