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How space works / contributors, Abigail Beall, Philip Eales, John Farndon, Giles Sparrow, Colin Stuart ; editors, Annie Moss, Hannah Westlake.
How the Universe works - and how we explore it - explained in simple words and clever graphics. The clearest, most visual guide to space and the Universe for complete beginners to astronomy. Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? Then this is the book for you. How Space Works shows you the different types of object in the Universe (so you'll know your pulsars from your quasars) and introduces you to some of the strangest and most wonderful things known to science, including dark matter particles and ancient white dwarf stars that are almost as old as the Universe itself. The book starts with an explanation of our view of the Universe from Earth, then takes a tour of the Solar System, the stars and galaxies, and the furthest reaches of space. The last chapter looks at the technology we use to explore the Universe, from the International Space Station to Mars rovers and the new and revolutionary reusable rockets. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks - and peppered with bite-sized factoids and question-and- answer features - this is the perfect introduction to astronomy and space exploration.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780744027488
- ISBN: 0744027489
- ISBN: 9780241446324
- ISBN: 0241446325
- Physical Description: 223 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2021.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Space from Earth -- The Solar System -- Stars -- Galaxies and the Universe -- Space exploration. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Astronomy > Popular works. Galaxies > Popular works. Solar system > Popular works. |
Available copies
- 17 of 18 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | 520 HOW 2021 (Text) | 0001002463147 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
