<p><b>A fascinating and authoritative introduction to the science of meteorites, written by leading experts in the field.</b></p><p>Meteorites are rocks from space that have fallen to the Earth's surface. Once considered bad omens, they are now recognized for giving us a unique insight into the nature of the material that was present when our solar system formed.</p><p>In <i><b>Meteorites</b></i>, experts from the Natural History Museum in London, England, provide a compelling and up-to-date introduction to these otherworldly objects.</p><p>This fully illustrated guide reveals:</p><p><ul><li>What meteorites are</li><li>Where meteorites come from</li><li>What they tell us about our solar system</li><li>The latest information on key meteorite falls.</li></ul></p><p>In clear, jargon-free language, the authors explain how meteorites provide us with invaluable information about planets beyond Earth -- both within our solar system and around other stars.</p><p>With its combination of color photographs, diagrams and maps, <i><b>Meteorites</b</i> is the ultimate reference to these mysterious objects from space.</p>