Galaxies and the universe.

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Summary:

"Introduction to Galaxies and the Universe, providing to primary and intermediate grade students, information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index".

Year Published:

2007

Series:

World Book's solar system & space exploration library

Physical Description:

63 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Contents:

What is a galaxy? -- What are galaxies made of? -- What galaxy are we in? -- What is the shape of the Milky Way galaxy ? -- How big is the Milky Way? -- Where is our solar system in the Milky Way? -- How did our solar system form in the Milky Way? -- What is the Milky Way's neighborhood like? -- How did galaxies form? -- Does the Milky Way rotate? -- What are some other types of galaxies? -- Can galaxies run into each other? -- What is special about the Milky Way? -- What is the universe? -- How old is the universe? -- What was the Big Bang? -- How did scientists discover the universe is expanding? -- Is the universe still expanding? -- Why does it matter if the universe is expanding? -- How have we learned so much about the universe? -- How much of the universe can we see? -- What kinds of instruments do astronomers use? -- What is dark matter? -- What are black holes? -- What are star clusters? -- What are pulsars? -- Could life exist elsewhere in the universe? -- How will the universe end? -- Fun facts about the universe!

Grade Interest level:

All Juvenile

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Added Corporate Author:

World Book, Inc.