How space works /
Material type:
TextPublisher: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2021Description: 223 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780744027488
- 0744027489
- 9780241446324
- 0241446325
- 0744049180
- 9780744049183
- How space works : the facts visually explained [Cover title]
- 520 23
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| Standard Loan | Rathdrum Library Adult Nonfiction | Rathdrum Library | Book | 520/HOW SPA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 50610023206332 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Embark on an awe-inspiring and informative journey through our Solar System and beyond in this illuminating astronomy book!
Discover how big the Universe is, why our view of the sky is constantly changing, what came before the Big Bang, and so much more in 3... 2... 1.... Blast Off!
Inside the pages of this comprehensive guide to astronomy for beginners, you'll discover:
* Simple text and step-by-step graphics that make astronomy easy to understand
* Fun facts and tip-of-the-tongue questions are presented through bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features
* Clear explanations demystifying more advanced topics such as cosmic rays, dark matter, and black hole collisions
Take a peek at what lies beyond the stratosphere
This out-of-this-world reference book about space introduces you to the weird and wonderful discipline of astronomy and space exploration. From the structure of the Milky Way to the Earth's nearest celestial body, the Moon, How Space Works takes you on an unforgettable tour through the stars and galaxies, and to the furthest reaches of space!
Answering all your burning questions about space, from ancient white dwarf stars to the Mars Rover, this visual guide explains the essentials of astronomy through bold graphics and step-by-step artworks. It's the ultimate book for armchair astronomers and space-technology enthusiasts looking for reliable and up-to-date facts and explanations.
Don't let the learning stop - try the rest of the series!
DK's How Things Work series uses dynamic graphics and jargon-free text to explain the modern world simply and clearly. Packed with fascinating facts and stats, these visual guides cover everything from science to philosophy, making complex topics more accessible than ever before!
Includes index.
How the Universe works - and how we explore it - explained in simple words and clever graphics. The clearest, most visual guide to space and the Universe for complete beginners to astronomy. Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? Then this is the book for you. How Space Works shows you the different types of object in the Universe (so you'll know your pulsars from your quasars) and introduces you to some of the strangest and most wonderful things known to science, including dark matter particles and ancient white dwarf stars that are almost as old as the Universe itself. The book starts with an explanation of our view of the Universe from Earth, then takes a tour of the Solar System, the stars and galaxies, and the furthest reaches of space. The last chapter looks at the technology we use to explore the Universe, from the International Space Station to Mars rovers and the new and revolutionary reusable rockets. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks - and peppered with bite-sized factoids and question-and- answer features - this is the perfect introduction to astronomy and space exploration.
Space from Earth -- The Solar System -- Stars -- Galaxies and the Universe -- Space exploration.
Reviews provided by Syndetics
Booklist Review
Our world is not just big, or just small; our interpretation of the world makes it big or small. The theoretical and practical learning offered by unpacking space's mysteries and beholding unfathomable discoveries is reason enough to study areas beyond Earth. How Space Works answers the most prominent questions about space that middle-school and high-school students have. The book is divided into five parts, each containing a dozen to two-dozen double-page spreads. Each spread explores space through a specific topic (active galaxies, mapping the universe, etc.) The first section reviews observation of space from Earth. From there, successive sections move from the solar system to stars, galaxies and the universe, and finally space exploration. Each section has its own unique border pattern and color, and the sidebars add interesting factoids to the main narrative. The color illustrations work in tandem with the main narrative to enhance understanding. General readers are likely to find familiar information that is more clearly presented as well as some facts that are new. A breadth of information is covered in a browsable format, giving readers the opportunity to explore space in small or large chunks of time.Author notes provided by Syndetics
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.
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