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Astrophysics for young people in a hurry / Neil deGrasse Tyson ; with Gregory Mone.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Thorndike Press large print middle readerPublisher: Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, [2019]Copyright date: ©2017Edition: Large print editionDescription: 227 pages (large print) : ‡b illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781432870485
  • 1432870483
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly--and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young readers"-- Provided by publisher.
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Large Print Book Large Print Book Main Library Large Print NonFiction 523.01 T994 Available 33111009572013
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorFrom the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly -- and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young readers.Grades 4-7 | Ages 9-12 | Lexile NA

Ages 9-12.

Grades 4-6.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly--and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young readers"-- Provided by publisher.

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