Overview
The cosmos comes to life in this truly spectacular look at our ever-expanding universe through the lens of the Hubble telescope. ""Gasp-worthy photographs. . . . This title should be essential reading."" --The Bulletin Have you ever wished you could travel back in time? Visit a galaxy light-years away? See a star being born? The Hubble telescope has allowed scientists to do just that. Its dazzling images have transformed astronomy, shedding light on the deepest mysteries of the cosmos and helping scientists find new galaxies and look back in time nearly to the big bang. Through the eye of the Hubble, Elaine Scott skillfully guides readers along the evolution of our universe, investigating a question that was once unanswerable: ""Where did we come from?""
Full Product Details
Author: Elaine Scott
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: Clarion Books
Dimensions:
Width: 25.10cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 24.90cm
Weight: 0.340kg
ISBN: 9781328895776
ISBN 10: 1328895777
Pages: 72
Publication Date: 07 August 2018
Recommended Age: From 10 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Gasp-worthy photographs should fire up the most sluggish imaginations....For [science fiction fans] this title should be essential reading. --The Bulletin The book is filled with the amazingly clear, color-enhanced images of planets, stars, and nebulae...but Scott also explains the less showy but significant science made possible by the Hubble's instruments. --The Horn Book Scott's tribute will leave readers with both stars in their eyes and a real appreciation for one of the most significant technological wonders of the past century. --School Library Journal An ALA Notable Children's Book
Gasp-worthy photographs should fire up the most sluggish imaginations....For [science fiction fans] this title should be essential reading. --The Bulletin The book is filled with the amazingly clear, color-enhanced images of planets, stars, and nebulae...but Scott also explains the less showy but significant science made possible by the Hubble's instruments. --The Horn Book Scott's tribute will leave readers with both stars in their eyes and a real appreciation for one of the most significant technological wonders of the past century. --School Library Journal An ALA Notable Children's Book
Author Information
Elaine Scott, a veteran nonfiction writer, is often praised for making complicated scientific concepts accessible for young readers. She is the author of several popular, well-received books on space, including Mars and the Search for Life, and When Is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto. She lives in Houston, Texas.
