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"In this poetic tour of the universe, children learn about the Big Bang and the origins of life on Earth"--Provided by the publisher.

In order to heal after his mother's death, thirteen-year-old Sal learns to reach into time and space to retrieve things--and people--from other universes.

This popular science book reaches possible conclusions while providing explanations to scientific principles through everyday situations.

Looks at the knowledge of the universe since the late twentieth century and examines the proposed model for the forces within the universe. Includes teacher notes.

" ... blends geology, biology, physics, anthropology, sociology, and so much more to tell one coherent story, taking [readers] right back to [human] origins and exploring how a unique series of events led to and then impacted human existence: how everything came to be, where [humans] fit in, and even where [they] are going. Graphics, artworks, timelines, and at-a-glance overviews make the causes and effects of pivotal events and major thresholds in 'Big History' instantly accessible, and evidence features explain how [people] know what [they] know ..."--OCLC.

An illustrated look at the history of the universe and exploration of outer space.

Like peoples throughout history, the ancient Greeks maintained largely fanciful stories about how the world, animals, and humans came to be. At the core of those tales were descriptions of the origins of the gods. Unlike many societies, which envisioned gods fashioning the universe, the Greeks held that the universe came first and gave birth to the gods.

"The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day. While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe"--.

This fresh and fun guide to the universe is the perfect resource for inquisitive kids.

Examines the origins and shape of the universe, and explores its nebulae, galaxies, black holes, and giant stars.