Galaxies / writer, Darlene Stille.

Author/creator Stille, Darlene R. author.
Other author World Book, Inc. publisher.
Format Book
EditionRevised edition.
PublicationChicago, Illinois : World Book, 2017.
Copyright Date©2017
Description64 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Subjects

SeriesExplore the universe
Explore the universe. ^A1378600
Contents What is a galaxy? -- How many galaxies are there? -- Focus on: grouping galaxies -- What is a spiral galaxy? -- What is an elliptical galaxy? -- What is an irregular galaxy? -- Focus on: peculiar galaxies -- Do galaxies usually exist in groups? -- How large are galaxies? -- Which is the most distant galaxy? -- Focus on: the galaxy we live in -- What is the nearest galaxy to ours? -- Do galaxies move around? -- How fast does a galaxy move? -- Do galaxies ever merge? -- Focus on: colossal collisions -- Who discovered that galaxies exist? -- Why does a galaxy glow? -- How do astronomers use light to study galaxies? -- How do astronomers count galaxies? -- When did galaxies start to form? -- How did galaxies form? -- Are new stars forming in galaxies? -- Are galaxies forming now? -- Focus on: gravity -- A galactic glue -- Can galaxies die? -- What are some remaining mysteries about galaxies?
Abstract "An introduction to galaxies with information about their formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.
ISBN9780716625001 (hardcover)
ISBN0716625008 (hardcover)
ISBN(ebook)

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 523.112 ST543G ✔ Available Place Hold