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Watch This Space: The Universe, Black Holes and the Big Bang

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Watch This Space: The Universe, Black Holes and the Big Bang
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Clive Gifford
SeriesWatch This Space
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 212
ISBN/Barcode 9780750292368
ClassificationsDewey:523.1
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Wayland
Publication Date 28 July 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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. Get answers to questions such as: * What happened after the Big Bang? * How is the universe like a chocolate chip cookie? * Why can't we see black holes? * What is dark matter? * How might the universe end? This book is jam packed with NASA photography, key terms explained simply and fascinating, number-based space facts and figures for all aspiring astronaughts and science whizz kids.

Author Biography

Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including 'Eye Benders', winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated 'Out of This World' and '30 Seconds Space'.