Giles Sparrow

Upptäck naturvetenskapens värld med hjälp av den här lärorika uppslagsboken. Den är fylld med överraskande fakta och enastående foton och presenterar nutida vetenskap- från DNA och mörk energi till neutroner och nanoteknik. Texter och bilder bygger på aktuell forskning och ger barn och ungdomar utmärkta möjligheter att lära känna och förstå vår värld.

The Big Idea shortlisted for series design in the British Design and Production AwardsWhat Shape is Space? is a question with surprisingly far-reaching implications for our understanding of the very nature of reality and our place within it. The concepts involved may be sophisticated, but Giles Sparrow’s effortless prose style easily renders them understandable, allowing readers to get to grips with the overarching debates at the cutting edge of cosmology today. Infographics, diagrams and astronomical visualizations illustrate and clarify the various astonishing implications of a universe of infinite space.

Discover the world of cutting-edge science with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of surprising facts and stunning photographs, this accessible book takes in the full sweep of modern science-from DNA to dark energy, and from neutrons to nanotechnology. Based on the very latest research, this is the definitive children's guide to understanding our Universe. Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the world of science for children aged eight and above. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

In a mind-bogglingly vast universe, our solar system feels like a comparatively cozy home, perched out on one of the outer arms of the spiral Milky Way galaxy. Formed 4.6 billion years ago from the gravitational collapse of a giant molecular cloud, it is comprised of eight terrestrial and gaseous planets, several hundred dwarf planets, nearly five hundred moons, and other small bodies such as asteroid belts, comets, and dust clouds. Chock full of breathtaking satellite imagery, meticulously detailed computer renderings, diagrams, infographics, and the latest discoveries, readers are treated to a wealth of mind-blowing facts, images, and data. They will gain familiarity with our home solar system while also becoming curious about what lies beyond our threshold in deep space.

Res ut i rymden med den här innehållsrika uppslagsboken som handlar om allt från stora smällen till jätteteleskop. Boken är full av fakta om rymden, dramatiska foton och spännande datorbilder. Den bygger på aktuell forskning och är en fantastisk guide till universum, vårt solsystem och vad som finns bortom det.

Travel into space with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the Extremely Large Telescope. Full of galactic facts, dramatic photographs, and CGI artwork, and based on the latest astronomical research, this is a definitive guide to our Solar System, the Universe, and beyond... Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the world of space and astronomy for children aged eight and above. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Following the ‘Big Bang’, it took the universe billions of years to evolve into the unique system of stars and planets that we know of today. Scientists have studied the planets of our solar system for centuries, and are beginning to understand the billions of stars and other bodies that make up the Universe. Stars and Planets is an ideal reference book for anyone interested in astronomy, featuring 300 of the most well known stars, planets, moons, constellations and other cosmological phenomena, such as black holes and quasars. Each entry includes an image – either a photograph or an artist’s impression or diagram – and a key information table including specifications such as the mass, radius, surface temperature, distance from sun, gravity and major elements of each object. Presented in a handy, pocket-size format, full of facts and engaging text, Stars and Planets is a valuable reference source as well as a fascinating read, revealing the spectacular world of the Cosmos.

The 50 key concepts of astronomy, fully explained and illustrated

Stars and Galaxies examines how galaxies like the Milky Way and Andromeda work and the stars and planets within them. Detailed illustrations and clear charts help explain these complicated topics.

This far-out volume examines topics on the wider universe, from the Milky Way Galaxy to dark matter and the composition of the universe. Readers will survey quasars, electromagnetic radiation, quantum theory, dark matter, cosmic history, the birth of galaxies, and several other fascinating things. Detailed illustrations and informative charts help explain these complicated topics.

Fully illustrated with 400 of the most striking and up-to-date astronomical images and covering all the major constellations and landmarks of the night sky, The Stargazer's Handbook reveals the treasures of the cosmos - what they are, where they are, and how to see them, including month-by-month guides to the changing hemispheres and tips and guides on the best stargazing equipment. This new compact edition is perfect for browsing at home or accompanying you out at night under the stars. Filled with stunning photography, this book is all you need to start discovering the universe.

What happens when a star dies? How many asteroids are in our solar system? Can galaxies collide? What is dark energy? Astronomy in Minutes answers all these questions and more as it condenses 200 key concepts into easily digestible essays. From Trojan asteroids to stellar black holes, and from superclusters to cosmic microwave background, this book will take you on an essential tour around the universe. Beginning with the specks and constellations that we see in the night sky, and then zooming in on the objects and 'matter' beyond the naked eye, Astronomy in Minutes draws on established theories and recent research. Each essay is accompanied by an image or a clear diagram to help unravel complex ideas. Beginning with the constellations and finishing with the latest cosmological theories, this is the perfect reference guide to this fascinating subject. Contents include: The celestial sphere, Piscis Austrinus, the Earth-Moon system, Io and Ganymede, Kuiper Belt Objects, Measuring stellar properties, Nuclear fusion, Red and orange dwarfs, Open star clusters, Planetary nebulae, Supernova remnants, Cosmic expansion, Quasars and blazars, Nature of spacetime, Nucleosynthesis and the Anthropic Principle.

The fastest way to learn the facts of physics, from fluid dynamics to quarks and gluons.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Bored of spending all your holidays on Mars? Now you can travel further off the beaten astral plane with this fact-packed guide.

Secrets of the Universe is the perfect supplement to the middle school science curriculum. The six-volume series is comprehensive in scope, yet packed with detailed information on a variety of topics, making it ideal for students who want to delve deeper into key areas touched on in their science textbooks. Each volume contains numerous state-of-the-art photographs and informative diagrams and other original artwork that support the text. A glossary of scientific terms further enhances student understanding. This rich and up-to-date guide to the universe is an indispensable resource that will help prepare students for NCLB science testing in 2007.