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"The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly,...
4) Don't know much about the universe: everything you need to know about the cosmos but never learned
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HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2001
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Bantam Books
Pub. Date
1988
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A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ensuing years have seen extraordinary advances in the technology of observing both the micro- and the macrocosmic world--observations that have confirmed...
13) Outer space
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Little Bee Books, an imprint of Bonnier Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2016.
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This is is a lively introduction to the world of outer space, where children can lift the flaps to learn about all about what's beyond our earth. Young readers will be amazed as they find out how black holes work, the environments of planets in different universes, how we landed on the moon, and much, much more. This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, kid-friendly artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in...
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Illustra Media
Pub. Date
c2004
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Is Earth the product of intelligent design? Many characteristics that make our planet suitable for complex life, also provide the best conditions for astronomical discovery. What does this correlation of factors indicate about the origin and purpose of the cosmos?
16) Big history
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A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
2013.
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A collection that turns history on its head, breaks down the walls between history and science, and tells the story of the universe form the Big Bang through today. Crisscrossing through time and space, each episode reveals the transformative relationships between science and history that viewers many not have even knew existed.
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Ignatius Press
Pub. Date
2012
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"In this exciting film, you'll join Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., along with leaders in the world of science including Lisa Randall (named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2007), Nobel laureate Arno Penzias, Harvard astronomer Owen Gingerich, NASA scientist Jennifer Wiseman, and Templeton Prize winners John Polkinghorne and Fr. Michael Heller." -- (container).
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