Erickson J., Kusky T.M. Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites: Cosmic Invaders of the Earth (The Living Earth)

NY: Facts On File Inc., 2003. – 273 p.
Clearly written and well illustrated with black-and-white photographs, illustrations, and helpful tables, provides students, researchers, and general readers with the most up-to-date information on this fascinating field. From the days of the dinosaurs to our modern environment, this book explores all aspects of these cosmic invaders.Tables
Acknowledgement
ForewordOrigin of the Solar System: Formation jf the Sun and planets
The formation of Earth: Planetary origin
Cratering Events: Historic meteorite impacts
Planetary impacts: Exploring meteorite craters
Asteroids: Wandering rock fragments
Comets: Cosmic ice debris
Meteorite craters: Formation of impact structures
Impact effects: The global changes
Death star: Impact Extinction of species
Cosmic collision: Asteroids and comets bombardment