Universe / written by Robin Kerrod.
| Author/creator | Kerrod, Robin |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Rev. ed. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Dorling Kindersley, 2009, ©2003. |
| Description | 72 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 clip art CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart. |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Eyewitness universe |
| Series | DK 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 68-69) and index. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 69) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780756650308 |
| ISBN | 0756650305 |
| ISBN | 9780756650315 |
| ISBN | 0756650313 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 520 K468U | ✔ Available | Place Hold |