Black Holes in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)

by Kevin Kurtz

Overview

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences!

Black holes are invisible because light cannot escape their gravity. Explore new techniques that astronomers use to study black holes and learn about thrilling discoveries in black hole science, with the help of exciting augmented reality features.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541594524
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Space in Action: Augmented Reality (Alternator Books ® )
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Kevin Kurtz has loved books, science, and nature since he was a kid. His first children's book, A Day in the Salt Marsh, was published in 2007. He lives in Rochester, New York and continues to write books and do live and remote visits with schools around the country.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Star Destroyer 4

Chapter 1 Black Holes Eat Stars 6

Chapter 2 Black Hole Is Born 10

Chapter 3 Watching Black Holes 18

Chapter 4 An Astronomy Revolution 22

3D Printer Models 28

Glossary 29

Further Information 30

Index 31

Editorial Reviews

"[A] three-dimensional look at celestial interactions through beautiful augmented-reality illustrations."—Booklist

From the Publisher

04/01/2020

Gr 3–6—Titles in this series cover space objects and phenomena, as well as space technology. Whether readers are fascinated by black holes or the inner workings of the International Space Station, the text is engaging. Vivid images capture readers' imagination. Photos and images show planets, astronauts, and technology such as robots, rovers, and rockets. The image captions provide extra information. Glossary terms are found in bold print throughout the text. The use of augmented reality adds to the reading experience by offering sights such as 3-D models of the space station or a 360-degree view of the lunar surface. 1:1 schools especially will make the most of this feature. Links in the back matter provide directions to create 3-D printed models of the James Webb Space Telescope, the Curiosity Rover, and more. VERDICT An excellent purchase to update collections and support makerspaces.

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