An out-of-this-world read! Discover how the moon controls the tides or if we are ever likely to discover life on Mars, in this brilliant introduction to the Universe. Covers all major aspects from the Universe's beginnings to the possibilities of the future.
Eyewitness Guides: Universe Paper
Summary
In this introduction to the Universe, discover how the moon controls the tides, or if we are ever likely to discover life on Mars. The book covers all major aspects of the subject, from the Universe's beginnings to the possibilities of the future.
Eyewitness Guides: Universe Paper Summary
Table of Contents
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; The variety of stars; Clusters and nebulae; Star birth; Star death; Pulsars and black holes; The Milky Way; Neighbours; Galaxies galore; Quasars and other active galaxies; A Universe of life.
Additional information
GOR013827813
9780751365979
0751365971
Eyewitness Guides: Universe Paper by
Used - Like New
Paperback
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
2003-04-03
72
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins