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177 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm |
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text rdacontent |
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unmediated rdamedia |
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volume rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-172) and index. |
| Contents |
A young scientist looks at the sky -- A space scientist grows up -- Looking at all beautiful things -- The evolution of Neil's favorite universe -- Our home in the milky way -- From dust to rocky planets -- Icy, gas giants -- The father, the citizen, the scientist -- Dreams of tomorrow. |
| Summary |
Catch the thrill of the cosmos and space science through the life of Neil deGrasse Tyson. In language neither too simple nor overly technical, the author interweaves up-to-date information about the universe and the science of astrophysics with a biographical portrait of the famous astrophysicist. Quotes from Tyson appear throughout each chapter, personalizing the science. Illustrated with striking images from the Hubble Space Telescope, the story of one man's successful life in space science may inspire kids to follow a similar path. As Tyson makes clear, there is still much to do for future space scientists: diverting asteroids, unraveling the mystery of dark matter, finding life elsewhere in the universe, and more! |
| Subject |
Tyson, Neil deGrasse.
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Astronomers -- United States -- Biography.
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Astrophysicists -- United States -- Biography.
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Astronomy -- Popular works.
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| ISBN |
9781633880146 (pbk.) : $14.99 |
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1633880141 (pbk.) |
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