Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens
and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an
expedition through time and space to discover our place in the
universe.
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, you'll 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(R) Honoring Excellence Gold Seal of Approval for
Young Adult Books
A Parents' Choice Gold Award winner
