The universe : mysteries and marvels / by Rebecca Hankin.

Author/creator Hankin, Rebecca author.
Other author World Book, Inc. publisher.
Format Book
EditionRevised edition.
PublicationChicago, Illinois : World Book, 2017.
Copyright Date©2017
Description64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm.
Subjects

SeriesExplore the universe
Explore the universe. ^A1378600
Contents How big is the universe? -- Where is the solar system in the universe? -- What is the observable universe? -- How far into the universe can we see without a telescope? -- Why is it dark in space? -- How does light travel through the universe? -- Focus on: hungry cores -- Is space a total vacuum? -- What was the big bang? -- What existed before the big bang? -- What is the cosmic background radiation? -- Is the universe expanding? -- What is the universe expanding into? -- What are high-energy cosmic rays? -- Focus on: gamma-ray bursts: outshining the universe -- What is dark energy? -- Where did matter come from? -- What is dark matter? -- What do we know about black holes? -- What are micro black holes? -- Are there planets orbiting stars besides the sun? -- Is there life in other parts of the universe? -- Focus on: the universe's largest magnets -- Could the universe be made of strings? -- Could there be universes besides our own? -- What is time? -- Is time travel possible?
Abstract "An introduction to unusual objects and phenomena in the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.
Audience 1110 Lexile
ISBN9780716624837 (hardcover)
ISBN0716624834 (hardcover)
ISBN(ebook)

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