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Highlights
- A thrilling nonfiction tour of the cosmos that brings the universe down to Earth, from one of the all-time masters of science fiction.
- About the Author: Isaac Asimov began his Foundation series at the age of twenty-one, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction.
- 288 Pages
- Science, Astronomy
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About the Book
Anyone baffled by black holes or bewildered by the big bang can get understandable answers from this expertly researched reference containing more than 100 essential questions about the universe. From what makes the wind blow to how the moon was formed, here are real science questions and answers from one of the astronomical names in science fiction and fact.Book Synopsis
A thrilling nonfiction tour of the cosmos that brings the universe down to Earth, from one of the all-time masters of science fiction. No one makes sense out of science like Isaac Asimov. Are you puzzled by pulsars? Baffled by black holes? Bewildered by the big bang? If so, here are succinct, crystal-clear answers to more than one hundred of the most significant questions about the essential nature of the universe--questions that have fired the imagination since the beginning of history. Over the course of this fantastic voyage, the origins, the discoveries, and the stunning achievements of astronomy will unfold before your eyes. You will experience close encounters with giant planets, exploding stars, distant galaxies, and more. For anyone who has ever asked the ultimate questions, who has ever looked up at the sky and asked What in heaven is going on?, Isaac Asimov's unique vision, skill, and authority will bring the big picture into focus. "A fine introduction to modern astronomical theory."--Library JournalReview Quotes
"A fine introduction to modern astronomical theory."--Library Journal
About the Author
Isaac Asimov began his Foundation series at the age of twenty-one, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. During his legendary career, Asimov penned more than 470 books on subjects ranging from science to Shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his award-winning science fiction sagas, which include the Robot, Empire, and Foundation series. Named a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Asimov entertained and educated readers of all ages for close to five decades. He died, at the age of seventy-two, in April 1992.Dimensions (Overall): 6.86 Inches (H) x 4.19 Inches (W) x .74 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Astronomy
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Isaac Asimov
Language: English
Street Date: November 23, 1992
TCIN: 93038673
UPC: 9780449220597
Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-9619
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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