Title:
Universe
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more.
Other Title:
Eyewitness universe
Journey into deep space
Year Published:
2015
Series:
Physical Description:
72 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Edition:
[Third] American edition.
Note:
"Marvel at the beauty of the universe-from our solar system to galaxies in the farthest reaches of space"--Cover.
Contents:
What is the universe? -- How do we fit in? -- How the Universe works -- In the beginning -- Fate of the Universe -- Exploring the Universe -- Our corner of the Universe -- Our local star -- Earth's moon -- Comparing the planets -- Mercury and Venus -- Home planet -- Mars, the Red Planet -- Jupiter, king of the planets -- Saturn, the ringed wonder -- New worlds -- Asteroids, meteors, and meteorites -- Icy wanderers -- Distant suns -- Variety of stars -- Clusters of nebulae -- Star birth -- Star death -- Pulsars and black holes -- Milky Way -- Neighbors -- Galaxies galore -- Quasars and other active galaxies -- Universe of life -- Window on the universe -- Discovery timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
Note (Local):
Book
Grade Interest level:
3-6
Program Information:
Social Studies
ISBN:
9781465431875
9781465433626
Publisher:
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2015.
©2015
