Universe / written by Robin Kerrod.

Author/creator Kerrod, Robin
Format Book
EditionRev. ed.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Dorling Kindersley, 2009, ©2003.
Description72 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 clip art CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart.
Subjects

Variant title Eyewitness universe
SeriesDK eyewitness books
DK eyewitness books. ^A689301
Contents What is the universe? -- How do we fit in? -- How the Universe works -- In the beginning -- Fate of the Universe -- Exploring the Universe -- Our corner of the Universe -- Our local star -- Earth's moon -- Comparing the planets -- Mercury and Venus -- Home planet -- Mars, the Red Planet -- Jupiter, king of the planets -- Saturn, the ringed wonder -- New worlds -- Asteroids, meteors, and meteorites -- Icy wanderers -- Distant suns -- Variety of stars -- Clusters of nebulae -- Star birth -- Star death -- Pulsars and black holes -- Milky Way -- Neighbors -- Galaxies galore -- Quasars and other active galaxies -- Universe of life -- Window on the universe -- Discovery timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more. Features an accompanying clip-art CD and wall chart.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 68-69) and index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 69) and index.
ISBN9780756650308
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