Starred ReviewStarred Review Space Junk
The Dangers of Polluting Earth's Orbit
Scientists have identified at least 100 million pieces of space debris—from paint chips to nonoperational zombie satellites—floating in Earth’s orbit. And over 100 tons of those pieces enter Earth’s atmosphere each year!
Journey into outer space and learn about the dangers of space junk collisions, how scientists track them, and how space agencies are working to develop new technologies to clean up the space junk. Along the way, you’ll hear from the scientists who are working to ensure that outer space remains a safe place to travel and explore. If we don’t tackle the space junk problem, it might be impossible to travel into space; it could even trap us on Earth.
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Reviews
Booklist
“Clearly written and concise, the book lays out the problem without sensationalizing it, while including human-interest details. . . . A natural for booktalking to STEM-minded kids, this slender volume belongs in many libraries.”—Booklist
School Library Journal
“A great cover beckons readers inside what should be a fascinating tour of the space around Earth—and it is. . . . There is little else available for students about this important topic for future space engineers.”—School Library Journal
Starred ReviewStarred Review Kirkus Reviews
“Between her well-tempered writing style and her atypical subject, Young will have readers enthralled.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews