Black Holes: And Other Bizarre Space Objects (Science Frontiers) [Paperback]

David Jefferis (Author)

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Gr. 5-8 This volume in the Science Frontiers series examines black holes and other astronomical phenomena, such as the birth and death of stars, the size of the universe, space-based telescopes, and gamma-ray bursts. Each concept is introduced in a separate double-page spread, which features about 100 words of text and a large color photograph or drawing surrounded by smaller illustrations and sidebars. Readers drawn by the visually appealing format may be unable to fully grasp the abstract and complex theories presented here, and matters are occasionally further confused by references to science fiction (one passage suggests that black holes might be "a one-way time travel ticket"). However, many children will come away with a rudimentary understanding of some of the concepts, and few will be unimpressed by the striking, colorful telescope images of deep space. A glossary, a detailed time line, and suggestions for related general-interest Web sites are appended. Todd Morning
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (March 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778728706
• ISBN-13: 978-0778728702
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #308,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > Exploration & Discovery
  • #48 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Astronomy & Space > Aeronautics & Space
  • #69 in Books > Children's Books > History > Exploration & Discovery

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accessible to kids but not dumbed down, August 1, 2007

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Jean Charles Mourey (Côte d'Azur, France) - See all my reviews
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An excellent science book that is accessible to children, but does not dumb down the science. Several sophisticated concepts are presented. The content is current on some of the latest research on black holes and astrophysics.

Relatively thin book, large format with lots of pictures including many with real scientific value, not just pretty pictures.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Start To Understanding, December 4, 2011

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This review is from: Black Holes: And Other Bizarre Space Objects (Science Frontiers) (Paperback)

Hey if you have a kid who is curious about Black Holes and outerspace this book is so clear and concise even the parent will understand it. It is beautifully colored on every page and the pages have a wonderful glossy finish. The book is facinating and will get kids and adults very excited.