The Universe
Published on 1. May 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-0-14-038527-4 (ISBN)
Description
For thousands of years, people have been fascinated by the night sky and the secrets it holds. This book explores all the mysteries using modern science, myths and legends and astronomical evidence - but there are still many puzzles to solve.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
201 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-038527-4 (9780140385274)
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Content
Introduction to the mysteries. The mysterious universe: the first mysteries; changing views of the universe. The solar system: the sun and its planets; the mysterious moons. Stars and galaxies: comets and shooting stars; the starry skies. Exploring the universe: observignm the universe; fantastic voyages. The future of the universe: is there anybody out there?; the unsolved mysteries. Tine line.