The universe, black holes, and the Big Bang

Clive Gifford

Book - 2016

"Travel back in time to the big bang, and learn about the formation of the universe. Explore the baffling world of black holes, and find out how scientists are searching for alien life. Discover the strangest sights of the universe, from quirky quasars to clouds that smell like raspberries."--

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Published
New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
Clive Gifford (author)
Item Description
"First published in 2015 by Wayland"--Title page verso.
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780778720249
  • What is the universe?
  • Investigating the universe
  • How the universe began
  • Development and formation
  • The expanding universe
  • Groups, clusters and superclusters
  • Black holes
  • Black-hole hunters
  • Active galaxies
  • Dark matter and dark energy
  • Oddities of the universe
  • Is there anyone out there?
  • How will it all end?
Review by Booklist Review

The final frontier still seems endless in the Watch This Space! series. Similar to the universe itself, the volumes start with basic concepts and keep expanding on the content. Like a clear night sky, the layout consists of dark backgrounds that highlight vibrant colors, computer-style fonts, and a plethora of photo reproductions and simulated models. Each page consists of multiple text boxes that group information into manageable and engaging chunks. The Universe, Black Holes, and the Big Bang focuses on the universe and its beginning and discusses such topics as clusters, black holes, dark matter, and possible extraterrestrial life. Together, these books cover all aspects of space, combining pertinent facts with a cool factor.--Leeper, Angela Copyright 2016 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.