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Dk: The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained [2017] hardback

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Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried tounderstand what's out there. This encyclopedia takes you on a journey through time and space to discover our place in the Universe.From the planets and stars to black...

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Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to
understand what's out there. This encyclopedia takes you on a journey through time and space to discover our place in the Universe.


From the planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, we invite you to take a journey
through the wonders of the Universe.

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.

The Way to The Stars is Open!

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 series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along
with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand.

Awards
A Young Adult Library Services Association Outstanding Books for the College Bound and
Lifelong Learners list selection

A Mom's Choice Awards (R) Honouring Excellence Gold Seal of Approval for Young Adult
Books

A Parents' Choice Gold Award winner

  • Publisher Name:Dorling Kindersley Ltd
  • Product Format:Hardback
  • ISBN: 9780241225936
  • Author:Dk
  • Publication Date:2017-09-07

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