Kuchner, Marc J. Asteroid vs. Comet. Matt Schu, Illus. Cosmic Collisions. Candlewick/MIT
Kids, 4/2024. [40]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-2735-2. GRADES 3–6.
ADDITIONAL.
Steadily increasing narrative tension builds up the reader’s interest and excitement about what will happen when an asteroid and a comet cross paths. Bolded, action-like text, written to sound similar to a sports commentator, builds toward the big reveal of what scientists think will happen. Along the way, details about each contestant (named asteroid and comet) is provided, informing readers of the general differences between asteroids and comets and helping readers predict the collision results. A fun, informative title that makes reading about space objects exciting.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library