Meteorites

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.

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!

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

"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.

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.

Great information on meteorites, what they are made from, their relevance to the formation of our solar system, a great read

Not overly long or technical; there are plenty of those if that is what you want. This is a more brief, yet very visual treatment of meteorites with enough information and plenty of beautiful images of actual specimen types. Nice as part of a display for educational purposes or as a first book for the curious or the new collector just getting into the hobby.

In terms of clarity, relevance of information and being a pleasure to read I cannot imagine a superior book of this length on the subject! It is packed with facts and photos and as a result I read it in a day. Yes, I would have enjoyed a longer book, but I think the authors have decided to keep it brief for the sake of being accessible to a wider audience. As a comparison, the more expensive Zanda and Rotatu book on meteorites and impacts was quite similar in content. However I thought the Natural History Museum book excelled at using information gleaned from meteorite finds to shed light on the conditions of the solar system that ultimately led to our own existence. If you enjoyed the superb BBC series 'Wonders of the Solar System' by Brian Cox, I think you would also enjoy this product.

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Very interesting book on meteorites for its concise and clear explanations, decorated with beautiful pictures.. Written by experts of the museum, maps and diagrams are also included in this book.

A nice book, full of useful information. Well printed, full of beautiful images. A must for all meteorite lovers and collectors.