Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gregory Mone (Editor)

Overview

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:	9780393356502
Publisher:	Norton Young Readers
Publication date:	02/05/2019
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	20,096
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1000L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

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, a former editor at Popular Science, adapted Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Astrophysics for People in a Hurry for young readers. He is the coauthor, with Daniela Rus, of The Heart and the Chip, as well as four New York Times bestsellers, and 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

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2019

Gr 3–7-In this children's adaptation of the 2017 Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Tyson introduces young readers to the creation of the universe and cosmic discoveries. He also discusses other related topics including dark matter, dark energy, and the periodic table of elements alongside plenty of personal anecdotes from his life. Chapter headings such as "How to Communicate with Aliens" will engage young readers. Dark-colored text boxes featuring white text highlight key information and interesting stories (including one on how Tycho Brahe lost his nose in a duel). In another such text box, Tyson mentions he was "warned that it would be unwise to introduce so many names and terms to young readers" in regards to the many names of matter, and then proceeds to briefly describes quarks and leptons. While the text is geared towards students, the content is still detailed and comprehensive. Tyson's dry sense of humor appears throughout. Images and diagrams are included over the course of the book, which concludes with a short glossary and an index. VERDICT Upper elementary or middle school students with an interest in the universe would be well served by this text, which offers an accessible overview of the topic while also inspiring curiosity.-Maren Ostergard, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA

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