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Galaxies and the universe / [writer: Dan Blunk].

World Book, c2014.

Galaxies -- Juvenile literature.

Astronomy -- Juvenile literature.

Solar system -- Juvenile literature.

Explore the solar system.

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

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.

What is a galaxy? -- What are galaxies made of? -- Which galaxy are we in? -- What is the shape of the Milky Way? -- How big is the Milky Way? -- Where is the solar system in the Milky Way? -- How did the solar system form in the Milky Way? -- What other galaxies are near the Milky Way? -- How does the Milky Way travel through space? -- What is special about the Milky Way? -- How do galaxies form? -- What types of galaxies are there? -- Can galaxies run into each other? -- What is the universe? -- How old is the universe? -- How big is the universe? -- Is the universe changing? -- How do galaxies move as space expands? -- What was the big bang? -- Is the universe expanding faster than it used to? -- How have we learned so much about the universe? -- How do astronomers study the universe? -- What is dark matter? -- What are black holes? -- What are pulsars? -- What are star clusters? -- Could life exist elsewhere in the universe? -- How will the universe end?

An introduction to galaxies and the universe for primary and intermediate grade students, with information about their formation and features. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index.

World Book, Inc.

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