The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks

The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks
Author: Colin Stuart
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2018-03-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1782438661

The whole cosmos in your hands, The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks is your one-stop guide to everything you ever wanted to know about space and our place in it.

The History of Science in Bite-sized Chunks

The History of Science in Bite-sized Chunks
Author: Nicola Chalton
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2019-05-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1789291771

Discover the fascinating history of science in simple, bite-sized chunks: from key scientific discoveries to the remarkable minds in each scientific field.

20th Century in Bite-Sized Chunks

20th Century in Bite-Sized Chunks
Author: Nicola Chalton
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2017-03-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0785835105

"From two World Wars to astonishing scientific progress and social upheaval, the twentieth century saw unprecedented change. In this concise history of a century like no other, authors Nicola Chalton and Meredith MacArdle guide us through a hundred years that transformed the way we live. Covering everything from the fall of empire to the Digital Revolution, this is a chance to take a step back and understand the full spectrum of world history in the last century, and to discover how it shaped the modern world we know today. With information broken down into easily digestible chunks, this is the perfect way to swot up on your world history and discover just how the world as we know it came to be"--www.amazon.com.

My Book of Stars and Planets

My Book of Stars and Planets
Author: Parshati Patel
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2021-12-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241556503

Discover the mysteries of the Universe and journey to galaxies beyond our own in this fact-including companion to space. From icy worlds and hot, fiery giants to the biggest telescopes and latest spacecraft, this ebook covers more than 40 profiles of the planets, stars, and objects in our Universe. Find out all about our neighbouring planets, from tiny Mercury to gigantic Jupiter. Discover what lies beyond our Solar System and the stars we can see in the night sky. Learn about the latest space technology and when humans may finally land on Mars. Broken down by type, each object is presented in a clear, engaging way, with stunning images and bite-sized chunks of information. Detailed NASA photography brings the mysteries of outer space to life, while pronunciation guides help with tricky names, and a visual index gives a quick overview of all the key objects in the ebook. Filled with fascinating details for every young stargazer and budding astronaut, My Book of Stars and Planets is the perfect first reference book on space and the Universe for kids.

The Great Scientists in Bite-sized Chunks

The Great Scientists in Bite-sized Chunks
Author: Meredith MacArdle
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-09-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781782434146

Beginning with the Ancients, through the pioneers of the Scientific Revolution, to the remarkable and increasingly specialized scientists of the modern era, this is a guide, in bite-sized chunks, to the life and work of more than 100 of the world's greatest scientists.

How to Destroy the Universe

How to Destroy the Universe
Author: Paul Parsons
Publisher: Quercus
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1623652464

If you thought physics was all about measuring the temperature of ice in a bucket or trying to fathom what E=mc2 means, think again. How to Destroy the Universe and 34 other really interesting uses of physics demystifies the astonishing world of physics in a series of intriguing, entertaining and often extraordinary scenarios--that explain key physics concepts in plain and simple language. You'll find out how to save the planet from energy shortages by mining the vacuum of empty space, engineer the Earth's climate to reverse the effects of global warming, and fend off killer asteroids just like Bruce Willis and his vest. You'll learn essential survival skills such as how to live through a lightning strike, how to tough it out during an earthquake and how to fall into a black hole without being squashed into spaghetti. And you'll discover some plain old cool stuff like how to turn lead into gold, how to travel to the centre of the Earth, how to crack supposedly unbreakable codes and how to use physics to predict the stock market. So if you want to get to grips with science behind relativity, antigravity and parallel universes, or if you are really more interested in learning how to teleport, travel through time or achieve immortality, this is the perfect introduction to the amazing world of modern physics.

Journey by Starlight

Journey by Starlight
Author: Ian Flitcroft
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9781935548232

"Journey By Starlight follows Albert Einstein and his traveling companion through space and time as they travel on a beam of light from a star 3,200 light-years away to Earth. Along the way, Einstein explains the science behind everything from the origins of the universe to the meaning of life, relativity, black holes, quantum mechanics, climate change, evolution vs. intelligent design, and how the brain works, all delivered in fun, easy-to-understand, bite-sized chunks. Based on the popular blog of the same name, Journey by Starlight has been given the graphic novel treatment, pairing the narrative with fantastic, whimsical artwork" -- from publisher's web site.

Introducing Astronomy

Introducing Astronomy
Author: Iain Nicolson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Astronomy
ISBN: 9781780460253

Iain Nicolson explores the origin of the Universe and explains the nature of stars, planets and galaxies, what makes them shine and how they are born, evolve and eventually die.

What's Eating the Universe?

What's Eating the Universe?
Author: Paul Davies
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2021-09-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 022681632X

Combining the latest scientific advances with storytelling skills unmatched in the cosmos, an award-winning astrophysicist and popular writer leads us on a tour of some of the greatest mysteries of our universe. In the constellation of Eridanus, there lurks a cosmic mystery: It’s as if something has taken a huge bite out of the universe. But what is the culprit? The hole in the universe is just one of many puzzles keeping cosmologists busy. Supermassive black holes, bubbles of nothingness gobbling up space, monster universes swallowing others—these and many other bizarre ideas are being pursued by scientists. Due to breathtaking progress in astronomy, the history of our universe is now better understood than the history of our own planet. But these advances have uncovered some startling riddles. In this electrifying new book, renowned cosmologist and author Paul Davies lucidly explains what we know about the cosmos and its enigmas, exploring the tantalizing—and sometimes terrifying—possibilities that lie before us. As Davies guides us through the audacious research offering mind-bending solutions to these and other mysteries, he leads us up to the greatest outstanding conundrum of all: Why does the universe even exist in the first place? And how did a system of mindless, purposeless particles manage to bring forth conscious, thinking beings? Filled with wit and wonder, What’s Eating the Universe? is a dazzling tour of cosmic questions, sure to entertain, enchant, and inspire us all.