Galaxies / writer, Darlene Stille.
| Author/creator | Stille, Darlene R. author. |
| Other author | World Book, Inc. publisher. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Revised edition. |
| Publication | Chicago, Illinois : World Book, 2017. |
| Copyright Date | ©2017 |
| Description | 64 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Explore 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780716625001 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0716625008 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 523.112 ST543G | ✔ Available | Place Hold |