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The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
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▼▲Title: The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained By: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 352 Vendor: DK Books Publication Date: 2017 | Weight: 2 pounds 10 ounces ISBN: 1465464182 ISBN-13: 9781465464187 Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained Stock No: WW464187 |
Publisher's Description
▼▲We invite you to take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Explore the cosmos, from planets to black holes, the Big Bang, and everything in-between!
Get ready to discover the story of the universe one page at a time! This educational book for young adults will launch you on a wild trip through the cosmos and the incredible discoveries throughout history.
Filled to the brim with beautifully illustrated flowcharts, graphics, and jargon-free language, The Astronomy Book breaks down hard-to-grasp concepts to guide you in understanding almost 100 big astronomical ideas.
Big Ideas
How do we measure the universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? Now you can find out all the answers to these questions and so much more in this inquisitive book about our universe!
Using incredibly clever visual learning devices like step-by-step diagrams, youll learn more about captivating topics from the Copernican Revolution. Dive into the mind-boggling theories of recent science in a user-friendly format that makes the information easy to follow.
Explore the biographies, theories, and discoveries of key astronomers through the ages such as Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking.
To infinity and beyond! Journey through space and time with us:
From Myth to Science 600 BCE 1550 CE
The Telescope Revolution 1550 1750
Uranus to Neptune 1750 1850
The Rise of Astrophysics 1850 1915
Atom, Stars, And Galaxies 1915 1950
New Windows on The Universe 1950 1917
The Triumph of Technology 1975 Present
The Series Simply Explained
With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, The Astronomy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand.
Shortlisted:
A Young Adult Library Services Association Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners list selection
A Mom's Choice Awards® Honoring Excellence Gold Seal of Approval for Young Adult Books
A Parents' Choice Gold Award winner
Author Bio
▼▲DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.
Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting.
DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.
DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.
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Editorial Reviews
▼▲"[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners." Examiner.com
"The visual layout promotes browsing with illustrations, pull quotes, and simple mind maps to explain concepts quickly." Library Journal
"Accessible guide to the great thinkers." School Library Journal
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