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  • The ice limit
    Author:
    Preston, Douglas J., Child, Lincoln
    Summary:

    The largest known meteorite has been discovered, entombed on a frigid, desolate island off the southern tip of Chile. New York billionaire Palmer Lloyd is determined to have it for his museum--but from the first approach to the...
  • The Day of the Triffids
    Author:
    WYNDHAM, John
    Summary:

    Planet Earth is blinded by a cosmic meteor shower and the triffids, walking, semi-intelligent and dangerous plants, seize their opportunity to establish their dominance. The human survivors of the disaster must fight to survive.
  • Impact : how rocks from space led to life, culture, and Donkey Kong
    Author:
    Brennecka, Greg
    Summary:

    A Short History of Nearly Everything meets Astrophysics for People in a Hurry in this humorous, accessible exploration of how meteorites have helped not only build our planet but steered the evolution of life and human culture. The...
  • Go big or go home
    Author:
    Hobbs, Will
    Summary:

    Brady Steele watches in awe as a fireball comes crashing through the roof of his house. Fred, as Brady names his space rock, turns out to be one of the rarest meteorites ever found. Professor Rip Ripley from the museum in Hill City...
  • Dark screams : volume one
    Author:
    Armstrong, Kelley
    Summary:

    "Weeds" by Stephen King: When a meteorite lands on his property, Jordy Verrill envisions an easy payday. Unfortunately for Jordy, this is no ordinary rock-and the uncompromising force inside has found its first target. "The Price You...
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