| Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry Contributor(s): Degrasse Tyson, Neil (Author), Mone, Gregory (With) |
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ISBN: 0393356507 ISBN-13: 9780393356502 Publisher: Norton Young Readers OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science |
| Dewey: 523.01 |
| LCCN: 2018053641 |
| Lexile Measure: 1000 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6" W x 9" (0.74 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mone, Gregory: - Gregory Mone, coauthor with Bill Nye of the Jack and the Geniuses series, adapted Daniel James Brown's Boys in the Boat for young readers.Tyson, Neil DeGrasse: - Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, host of the hit radio and Emmy-nominated TV show StarTalk, and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military. He lives in New York City. |