
Space, Stars, and the Beginning of Time
What the Hubble Telescope Saw
Elaine Scott(Author)
Clarion Books (Publisher)
Published on 24. January 2011
Book
Hardback
72 pages
978-0-547-24189-0 (ISBN)
Description
Have you ever wished you could travel back in time? Or visit a galaxy light-years away? Or see a star being born? The Hubble telescope has allowed scientists to do just that. The Hubble's dazzling images have transformed astronomy, shedding light on the deepest mysteries of the cosmos, sparking new discoveries and turning speculation into fact. Its gaze has helped astronomers find new galaxies, look back in time almost to the Big Bang, and verify the existence of dark energy, the mysterious force that is causing the expansion of the universe to accelerate. Through the eye of the Hubble, Elaine Scott skillfully guides readers along the evolution of our universe, investigating a question that was once unanswerable: "Where did we come from?"
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Language
English
Place of publication
China
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Kindergarten, Interest Age: From 10 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 263 mm
Width: 259 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
582 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-547-24189-0 (9780547241890)
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Person
Elaine Scott is often praised for making complicated scientific concepts accessible for young readers. She is the author of Our Moon: New Discoveries About Earth's Closest Companion, Space, Stars, and the Beginning of Time, and many other books on space and other topics. She lives in Houston, Texas. Visit her online at elainescott.com.