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The universe-- a cosmic tour / [writer: Darlene Stille].

World Book, c2010.

Cosmology -- Juvenile literature.

Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.

Explore the universe.

64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.

What is the universe? -- What is the shape and size of the universe? -- Focus on : the secrets of light -- How do astronomers use redshift to determine distance? -- Where did the universe come from? -- How old is the universe? -- Focus on : the origin of everything -- What is the cosmic background radiation? -- What is matter? -- What is antimatter? -- What is energy? -- Focus on : big bang on Earth -- What are magnetic fields? -- What are galaxies? -- What are clusters and superclusters? -- What are filaments, walls, and voids? -- Focus on : mysterious blobs in a baby universe -- What role does the force of gravity play in the universe? -- Focus on : gravity-curves in space time -- What is dark matter? -- What is dark energy? -- What is a constellation? -- What is the celestial sphere? -- How do astronomers map the universe? -- Focus on : the universe in 3-D -- How fast is the universe expanding? -- What is the fate of the universe?

An overview of the structure and nature of objects that make up the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index.

Stille, Darlene R.

World Book, Inc.

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