The Universe In Bite Sized Chunks

Author : Colin Stuart
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1782438661
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks written by Colin Stuart and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the earliest humans walked the earth, the vast mysteries and wonders of the night sky have fascinated and beguiled us, as we've struggled to understand our place in the cosmos. Even after the last century, which saw important and startling discoveries about our own planet, our solar system and the stars and galaxies beyond, there remain more questions than answers. But those questions - What is dark matter? Are we alone in the universe? Is time travel possible? - provide a fascinating insight into the vastness and infinite possibilities of space that we're yet to determine. The sheer scale of the universe can be intimidating, but in this easily digestible book we embark on an incredible journey through all the essential astronomical discoveries, from the beliefs of ancient civilizations, through to the recent groundbreaking observations of the gravitational waves predicted by Einstein over 100 years ago. There's never been a better time to get to grips with the universe and this essential guide to the cosmos is the perfect place to start!

Author : Colin Stuart (Science writer)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781435167711
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks written by Colin Stuart (Science writer) and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nicola Chalton
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1789291771
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of Science in Bite-sized Chunks written by Nicola Chalton and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2019-05-30 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since ancient times, we have tried to make sense of our universe by observing objects far beyond our abilities to see or touch - from the smallest atom to the farthest star. This book covers, in chronological order, all the key discoveries and remarkable minds in each scientific field, including Aristotle's geocentric model of the cosmos, Darwin's theory of evolution, Newton's theory of gravity and Einstein's theory of relativity. Also included are fascinating anecdotes about the lives of influential scientists: learn how Ptolemy fixed his results to match his theories; Freud used cocaine to expand his mind; and Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, was banned from using university computers after being caught hacking. Revealing how human curiosity knows no bounds, and how the field of science has evolved over the last 2,500 years, this book breaks everything down into easily digestible sections to give a broad overview of the fascinating history of science.

Author : Parshati Patel
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744059046
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Book of Stars and Planets written by Parshati Patel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join us on an adventure across the universe, as we rocket to the stars, marvel at mysterious planets and discover galaxies far far away. Three, two, one, blast off! From icy worlds and hot, fiery giants to the biggest telescopes and latest spacecraft, this book about space covers more than 40 profiles of the planets, stars and celestial objects. This out-of-this-world astronomy book for kids is packed with: • Age-appropriate with large pictures and clear text. • Pronunciation guide for each planet and astronomical object. • Visual index arranged by type, so stars and planets can be found quickly. • Fact files for each featured object give key information, like size, type of object and location in the universe. Tapping into children's natural curiosity about the vastness of space, this stunning encyclopedia will enchant every budding astronaut. Did you know that our Solar System is part of a galaxy called the Milky Way? Or that Saturn is the furthest planet that can be seen from Earth without a telescope? You’ll discover many fascinating facts about our neighboring planets and the latest space technology! Broken down by type, each object is presented in a clear, engaging way, with stunning images and bite-sized chunks of information. Young stargazers will be intrigued by the detailed NASA photography that brings the mysteries of outer space down to Earth! The handy pronunciation guide helps with tricky names and a visual index gives a quick overview of all the key objects in this reference book. My Book of Stars and Planets is the perfect gift for kids ages 5-8 who are interested in learning about the universe.

Author : Alison Rattle
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1843178605
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Remember the Alamo? written by Alison Rattle and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2011-11-10 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most people the details of the American Revolution, the history of Thanksgiving and the Battle of the Alamo are sketchy at best. However, help is at hand as Remember the Alamo? contains all the American history you learnt at school and promptly forgot, and perhaps some things that you were never taught in the first place. Broken down into easily digested bite-sized chunks, this book will teach you the basics of over 150 key events from Columbus to Nixon and from cowboys to cosmonauts. Remember the Alamo? assumes no other knowledge of world history and doesn't contain anything but the most salient points so that anyone can become clued up on the history of one of the world's most developed nations. Concise and informative, yet entertaining and engagingly written, Remember the Alamo? contains everything you will ever need to know about the United States.

Author : Mark Daniels
Publisher : Michael O'Mara
ISBN 13 : 9781782435754
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks written by Mark Daniels and published by Michael O'Mara. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterful introduction to world mythology, shedding light on the impact it has had on cultures past and present and untangling the complex web of deities, monsters and myths.

Author : Paul Parsons
Publisher : Quercus
ISBN 13 : 1623652464
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Destroy the Universe written by Paul Parsons and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you thought physics was all about measuring the temperature of ice in a bucket or trying to fathom what E=mc2 means, think again. How to Destroy the Universe and 34 other really interesting uses of physics demystifies the astonishing world of physics in a series of intriguing, entertaining and often extraordinary scenarios--that explain key physics concepts in plain and simple language. You'll find out how to save the planet from energy shortages by mining the vacuum of empty space, engineer the Earth's climate to reverse the effects of global warming, and fend off killer asteroids just like Bruce Willis and his vest. You'll learn essential survival skills such as how to live through a lightning strike, how to tough it out during an earthquake and how to fall into a black hole without being squashed into spaghetti. And you'll discover some plain old cool stuff like how to turn lead into gold, how to travel to the centre of the Earth, how to crack supposedly unbreakable codes and how to use physics to predict the stock market. So if you want to get to grips with science behind relativity, antigravity and parallel universes, or if you are really more interested in learning how to teleport, travel through time or achieve immortality, this is the perfect introduction to the amazing world of modern physics.

Author : Meredith MacArdle
Publisher : Michael O'Mara
ISBN 13 : 9781782434146
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Great Scientists in Bite-sized Chunks written by Meredith MacArdle and published by Michael O'Mara. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with the Ancients, through the pioneers of the Scientific Revolution, to the remarkable and increasingly specialized scientists of the modern era, this is a guide, in bite-sized chunks, to the life and work of more than 100 of the world's greatest scientists.

Author : Ian Flitcroft
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781935548232
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Journey by Starlight written by Ian Flitcroft and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Journey By Starlight follows Albert Einstein and his traveling companion through space and time as they travel on a beam of light from a star 3,200 light-years away to Earth. Along the way, Einstein explains the science behind everything from the origins of the universe to the meaning of life, relativity, black holes, quantum mechanics, climate change, evolution vs. intelligent design, and how the brain works, all delivered in fun, easy-to-understand, bite-sized chunks. Based on the popular blog of the same name, Journey by Starlight has been given the graphic novel treatment, pairing the narrative with fantastic, whimsical artwork" -- from publisher's web site.

Author : Iain Nicolson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781780460253
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introducing Astronomy written by Iain Nicolson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iain Nicolson explores the origin of the Universe and explains the nature of stars, planets and galaxies, what makes them shine and how they are born, evolve and eventually die.