Book
Universe / written by Robin Kerrod.
Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781465431875
- ISBN: 146543187X
- ISBN: 9781465433626
- ISBN: 1465433627
- Physical Description: 72 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
- Edition: [Third] American edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2015.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. "Marvel at the beauty of the universe-from our solar system to galaxies in the farthest reaches of space"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What is the universe? -- How do we fit in? -- How the Universe works -- In the beginning -- Fate of the Universe -- Exploring the Universe -- Our corner of the Universe -- Our local star -- Earth's moon -- Comparing the planets -- Mercury and Venus -- Home planet -- Mars, the Red Planet -- Jupiter, king of the planets -- Saturn, the ringed wonder -- New worlds -- Asteroids, meteors, and meteorites -- Icy wanderers -- Distant suns -- Variety of stars -- Clusters of nebulae -- Star birth -- Star death -- Pulsars and black holes -- Milky Way -- Neighbors -- Galaxies galore -- Quasars and other active galaxies -- Universe of life -- Window on the universe -- Discovery timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.8 1 87544. |
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| Subject: | Astronomy > Juvenile literature. Planets > Juvenile literature. Cosmology > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Juvenile works. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Library | JUV 520 KER (Text) | PPL34445 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
