Lucky's Star: The Story of a Meteorite, (Hardcover)

On a quiet spring morning, something strange falls from the sky and lands on a small country town. Lucky watches as "stars" rain down on the fields and farms, but just what are these unusual objects? And what will Lucky do with her own special find? <p><i>Lucky's Star</i> explores the fascinating true story of the Murchison meteorite. The pieces of space rock that were discovered in Murchison, Victoria, provided clues about the origins of life on Earth. Fragments from the meteorite contain the oldest material ever found - stardust! </p><p>Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9. </p><p><b>Features: </b><br></p><ul><li> Creatively shares the story of an internationally significant, Australian scientific event.</li><li>Introduces the 1969 Murchison meteorite, which contained clues to the formation of stars, our solar system, our planet and the origins of life on Earth.</li><li>Features detailed fact pages to inspire deeper learning and understanding.</li></ul>

• Lucky's Star: The Story of a Meteorite, (Hardcover)
• Author: CSIRO Publishing
• ISBN: 9781486318070
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2025-07-03
• Page Count: 32