Space Nomads: Meteorites in Sky, Field, and Laboratory

** "Space Nomads: Meteorites in Sky, Field, and Laboratory" by Lincoln LaPaz is an introductory book exploring the field of meteoritics, with its significance being meteorites as messengers from space. The book aims to pique the reader's interest in the study of these space rocks and their connection to the universe beyond our planet. It details the dramatic impact of a major meteorite event in Eastern Siberia in 1947, showing the immediate chaos, reactions of the local people witnessing an epic fireball, and the environmental damage caused by the falling object. It captures the excitement and urgency that happens during meteorite falls, setting up for more discussions on meteorite types, how to find them, and the scientific studies that follow after these celestial events, with a clear goal of sharing what we know about meteorites. **