Black Holes (Our Solar System (Compass)) [Library Binding]

Dana Meachen Rau (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Series: Our Solar System (Compass)

Describes the characteristics, formation, and study of black holes in our solar system.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5–Rau gazes far beyond our astronomical neighborhood to introduce some of the universe's most mysterious and spectacular phenomena. Rightly noting in the first book that black holes by their very nature can neither be seen nor directly measured, she discusses what we can infer and theorize from indirect observations, then closes with a revealing 2004 discovery. In the companion volume, she describes the nature of our own galaxy, then presents a gallery of other types, along with brief mentions of quasars, clusters, and superclusters. Both books are illustrated with a mix of photos and digital art that usually reinforces or expands upon topics in the narrative and close with a column of extra facts, plus short lists of multimedia resources for further inquiry. Earning high marks for visual appeal, and for clear, specific presentation of material, these offerings make worthy additions or updates for most collections.–John Peters, New York Public Library
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About the Author

Dana Meachen Rau is a Capstone Press author.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Compass Point Books (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756508495
• ISBN-13: 978-0756508494
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,975,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dana Meachen Rau worked as a children's book editor before launching into her writing career. Since then, she has written more than 250 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies for preschool to middle school. Visit Dana's website at www.danameachenrau.com for more information about her books.