Astronomy for the utterly confused by Jones, Terry Jay

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Astronomy for the utterly confused (#12073S9)

by Jones, Terry Jay
Paperback — McGraw-Hill, 2007
Dewey: 520; Audience: Young Adult
Description: xxi, 286 pages : illustrations; 24 cm.

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Includes index. Presents a practical guide to understanding basic astronomy with over 400 self-testing questions and answers and data on the planets and stars, dark matter and dark energy, the Milky Way, and other details about the galaxy.
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A fun, fascinating, accessible introduction to astronomy basics

In this latest installment in the bestselling Utterly Confused series, an astronomy professor and a popular science writer team up to fill you in on all the essentials of modern astronomy. From the solar system and the constellations to space-time, gravity, and quantum physics, you'll go on a fascinating journey through the cosmos, becoming acquainted with the most recent astronomical phenomena and concepts, and dozens of fun facts.

Product Details
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill
  • Publication Date: January 12, 2007
  • Format: Paperback
  • Series: Utterly confused series
  • Dewey: 520
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: xxi, 286 pages : illustrations; 24 cm.
  • Tracings: Hanson, Jeanne K.
  • ISBN-10: 0-07-147158-8
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-07-147158-9
  • LCCN: 2006-032472
  • Follett Number: 12073S9
  • Audience: Young Adult