The universe : a cosmic tour / 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 : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Explore the universe Explore the universe. ^A1378600 |
| Contents | What is the universe? -- What is the size and shape of the universe? -- Focus on : analyzing light -- How do astronomers use redshift to determine distance? -- Where did the universe come from? -- How old is the universe? -- Focus on : how matter formed in the early universe -- What is the cosmic microwave background radiation? -- What is matter? -- What is antimatter? -- What is energy? -- Focus on : using particle accelerators to study the early universe -- What are magnetic fields? -- What are galaxies? -- What are clusters and superclusters? -- What are filaments, walls, and voids? -- Focus on : Lyman-Alpha blobs -- What role does the force of gravity play in the universe? -- Focus on : what is the force of gravity? -- What is dark matter? -- What is dark energy? -- What is a constellation? -- What is the celestial sphere? -- How do astronomers map the universe? -- Focus on : 3-D maps of the universe -- How does the universe move? -- How will the universe end? |
| Abstract | "An overview of the structure and nature of objects that make up the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 62) index. |
| Audience | 1070 Lexile |
| ISBN | 9780716624820 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0716624826 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 523.1 ST543U | ✔ Available | Place Hold |