Book
The universe : mysteries and marvels
Record details
- ISBN: 0716624834
- ISBN: 9780716624837
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Physical Description:
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm.
print - Edition: Revised edition.
- Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : World Book, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | How big is the universe? -- Where is the solar system in the universe? -- What is the observable universe? -- How far into the universe can we see without a telescope? -- Why is it dark in space? -- How does light travel through the universe? -- Focus on: hungry cores -- Is space a total vacuum? -- What was the big bang? -- What existed before the big bang? -- What is the cosmic background radiation? -- Is the universe expanding? -- What is the universe expanding into? -- What are high-energy cosmic rays? -- Focus on: gamma-ray bursts: outshining the universe -- What is dark energy? -- Where did matter come from? -- What is dark matter? -- What do we know about black holes? -- What are micro black holes? -- Are there planets orbiting stars besides the sun? -- Is there life in other parts of the universe? -- Focus on: the universe's largest magnets -- Could the universe be made of strings? -- Could there be universes besides our own? -- What is time? -- Is time travel possible? |
| Summary, etc.: | "An introduction to unusual objects and phenomena in the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Subject: | Cosmology Juvenile literature Astronomy Juvenile literature Galaxies Solar system Astronomy Outer space Universe Cosmology |
| Genre: | Juvenile works. Literature. |
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Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Bibliomation.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Library of Hebron | J 523.24 EXP (Text) | 33400145563014 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Seymour Public Library | J 523.1 HANK (Text) | 34043144480381 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Willimantic Public Library | j 520 EXP (Text) | 34036144661588 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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