Color photos and diagrams fill this overview of asteroids, comets, and meteors--the "debris of the solar system"--which explains how they are formed and describes famous examples, missions to asteroids and comets, and impacts with Earth. Also includes a glossary and further-reading list.

Debris of the Solar System -- Where are they? -- Through the asteroid belt -- Asteroid landscapes -- What are asteroids made of? -- Missions to asteroids -- Ride on a comet -- What are comets made of? -- Famous comets -- Missions to comets -- Meteor showers -- Storms and fireballs -- Meteorites -- Discovery of asteroids -- Understanding comets -- Impact!.