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2) White holes
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Let us journey, with beloved physicist Carlo Rovelli, into the heart of a black hole. We slip beyond its horizon and tumble down this crack in the universe. As we plunge, we see geometry fold. Time and space pull and stretch. And finally, at the black hole's core, space and time dissolve, and a white hole is born. Rovelli has dedicated his career to uniting the time-warping ideas of general relativity and the perplexing uncertainties of quantum mechanics....
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English
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"An aspiring astrophysicist, 11-year-old Oliver takes on the whole universe, explaining everything he learns, while starting his first year of middle school with new friends, new classes, new everything — where the only thing that still makes sense is science."--
Author
Publisher
Independent Pub Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Totality! features a unique combination of rhyme and science that makes it suitable for a wide range of ages. The rhyme has been pedagogically constructed to serve as a mnemonic device for the underlying science explained with illustration and "Big Kid Box" sidebars. The book concludes with a glossary, suggested activities, and a one-page eclipse science summary - features that will add particular value for parents and teachers learning along with...
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Publisher
Mims House
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
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How do you prove an impossible idea?
With courage, perseverance, and a lot of luck!
In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The theory talks about how forces push and pull objects in space. Einstein said that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light.
To test this, astronomers decided to photograph a solar eclipse. The eclipse would allow
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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This fun, fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding astronomers aged 9+ explore the secrets of space. Using household items, combine astronomy with art and craft by launching your own rocket, build a moon lander to learn how astronauts touch down safely on the moon's surface, and make a pinhole camera to observe a solar eclipse. Packed with photography, easy-to-follow instructions, and attention to detail, Space...
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English
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"Calling all space cadets! Are you ready to explore the solar system, see the stars, and experience life in a world beyond ours?! Blast off with bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular podcast Wow in the World, as they take you on an intergalactic tour of outer space. Jam-packed with eye-popping illustrations, jaw-dropping facts, jokes, quizzes, comics, and everything else that makes up our universe, this is your one-stop...
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Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Solar and lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination since ancient times. Early cultures created myths to explain what was happening, ranging from animals eating the celestial bodies to the sun leaving the sky in anger. Today, thanks to advancements in science, we understand the principles behind these astronomical events. However, this understanding has not diminished our awe and fascination. Through engaging, age-appropriate text, augmented
...9) The UFO experience: evidence behind close encounters, project blue book, and the search for answers
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Series
Publisher
MUFON, an imprint of Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Cited by The New York Review of Books as "the best brief for visitation," this classic study presents an analysis of UFO reports and concludes that many sightings cannot be easily dismissed. The case against UFOs and UAPs has not been put to rest. Although UFOs "officially" did not exist for decades according to the government, reports of sightings continue to be made, and the latest releases from the government and related hearings have surprised...
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"The ordinary atoms that make up the known universe - from our bodies and the air we breathe to the planets and stars - constitute only 5 percent of all matter and energy in the cosmos. This title tells the story of the epic quest to solve one of the most compelling enigmas of modern science - what is the universe made of?"--
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Publisher
Parkstone International
Pub. Date
2024
Language
Español
Description
Contemplar los cielos estrellados del verano invita a soñar despierto y a maravillarse, pero observarlos con precisión en todas las estaciones es una forma de tomar conciencia -en el verdadero sentido de la palabra- de los mundos que nos rodean: cúmulos estelares, nebulosas, galaxias, planetas... y de disfrutar del placer de descubrirlos y ponerles nombre. Observar el cielo es una actividad sencilla, basta con unos buenos prismáticos o un pequeño...
12) The night sky
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Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From planets and stars to constellations and meteor showers, readers will discover the amazing sights that can be seen in our night sky in this stellar Level 1 Ready-to-Read"--
Author
Publisher
Losseni Diarrassouba
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Français
Description
Une épopée interstellaire captivante qui explore l'inconnu et les mystères de l'univers.
Dans un avenir proche, l'humanité fait face à un phénomène extraordinaire : l'arrivée de visiteurs venus d'ailleurs, des extraterrestres dont les intentions restent mystérieuses. L'humanité se retrouve à la croisée des chemins, confrontée à des choix cruciaux,
...16) Black holes
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Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Black holes are some of the most mysterious objects in the universe! They have a gravitational pull that's so strong that nothing can escape them. Black holes grow larger by attracting anything that's near them, including entire stars"--
Author
Publisher
Macmillan
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The Moon goes around the Earth, the Earth goes around the Sun, the Sun goes around the centre of the Milky Way: a supermassive black hole. As you read this you are currently orbiting a black hole. Money might make the world go round, but black holes make the universe go round. Black holes are not just a curiosity; they are some of the most important objects for understanding how our universe works and how it came to be. And yet they are incredibly...
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Publisher
Thames & Hudson Inc
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"Wherever you are in this world, in the Northern or Southern hemisphere, in the city or a remote region, [this book] takes you through the remarkable features of planet Earth's starry sky. Receive a personal tour through the wonders of the universe from astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith. Explore comets and meteors, stars, planets, and moons. Find galaxies and glowing gas clouds. Spot supernovae and enjoy eclipses. Learn everything you need to know...
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