Overview
Has the universe always existed? Scientists have looked further into space and discovered the galaxies moving. Were they once closer together? If scientists look far enough, can they discover where our universe started? Budding astronomers will learn all about the universe in this in-depth look at space science.
Full Product Details
Author: Lela Nargi
Publisher: Capstone Press
Imprint: Capstone Press
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 22.60cm
Weight: 0.249kg
ISBN: 9781496680808
ISBN 10: 1496680804
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 August 2020
Recommended Age: From 8 to 11 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"The field of astrophysics and cosmology is dense with challenging, abstract theories, but this entry in the Solving Space's Mysteries series (6 titles) takes a useful approach when distilling a few of them for a middle-grade audience. The author focuses on some of the biggest theories, such as the age of the universe, its size and shape, and the fact that it's expanding, but she regularly emphasizes that there's much we still don't know. The conversational, up-to-date text pairs nicely with starry photos, as well as a few illustrations (some a touch hokey) to help visualize concepts. Though readers will certainly take away some concrete facts, they'll be equally well served by the thought-provoking questions raised not only about what we know about the universe but also how we come to know it.--Sarah Hunter ""Booklist"""
The field of astrophysics and cosmology is dense with challenging, abstract theories, but this entry in the Solving Space's Mysteries series (6 titles) takes a useful approach when distilling a few of them for a middle-grade audience. The author focuses on some of the biggest theories, such as the age of the universe, its size and shape, and the fact that it's expanding, but she regularly emphasizes that there's much we still don't know. The conversational, up-to-date text pairs nicely with starry photos, as well as a few illustrations (some a touch hokey) to help visualize concepts. Though readers will certainly take away some concrete facts, they'll be equally well served by the thought-provoking questions raised not only about what we know about the universe but also how we come to know it.--Sarah Hunter ""Booklist""
Author Information
Lela Nargi is an author, editor, and veteran journalist living in a leafy corner of Brooklyn, NY, with her daughter, her husband, and an enormous rabbit. After years spent covering news, celebrities, lifestyle, and photography for large national magazines like People, Life, and Entertainment Weekly, she now writes about food, science, the environment, travel, business, and parenting for a wide variety of outlets. She also writes books--lately, mostly for children.
