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Cosmology -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
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Cosmology -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
MARC Display
The universe-- a cosmic tour / [writer: Darlene Stille].
World Book, c2010.
Call #:
523
U58
Subjects
Cosmology -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
Series
Explore the universe.
ISBN:
9780716695455
0716695456
Description:
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.
Contents:
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?
Summary:
An overview of the structure and nature of objects that make up the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index.
Other authors:
Stille, Darlene R.
World Book, Inc.
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