Death by black hole: and other cosmic quandaries
(Book)
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Published:
New York : W.W. Norton, [2007].
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
384 pages ; 22 cm
Lexile measure:
1300L
Rating:
1300L
Status:
Description
Neil deGrasse Tyson has a talent for guiding audiences through the mysteries of outer space with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays that he wrote for Natural History magazine across a myriad of cosmic topics, from astral life at the frontiers of astrobiology to the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. Tyson introduces us to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to our bodies if we fell into one, examining the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts, and noting Earth's progression to "an insignificantly small speck in the cosmos." Renowned for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while sharing his infectious excitement for our universe.
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Street Date:
0701.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780393062243, 0393062244
Lexile measure:
1300
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Target Audience
1300L,Lexile
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APA Citation (style guide)
Tyson, N. d. (2007). Death by black hole: and other cosmic quandaries. W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Tyson, Neil deGrasse. 2007. Death By Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries. W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Tyson, Neil deGrasse, Death By Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries. W.W. Norton, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Tyson, Neil deGrasse. Death By Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries. W.W. Norton, 2007.
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