Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.

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.

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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.

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.

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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

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Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.

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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781982591465
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Publication date: 02/05/2019
Edition description: Unabridged
Product dimensions: 5.70(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

About The Author
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. He lives in New York City.

Gregory Mone is the co-author of four New York Times bestsellers. He lives in Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Prologue 9

1 The Greatest story Ever Told 15

2 How to communicate with Aliens 33

3 Let There Be Light 44

4 Between the Galaxies 58

5 Dark Matter 72

6 Dark Energy 86

7 My Favorite Elements 97

8 Why the World is Round 108

9 The invisible universe 120

10 Around Our Solar Neighborhood 132

11 What Earth Would look Like to an Alien 141

12 Looking Up, Thinking Big 152

Glossary 161

Illustration credits 167

Index 169

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