Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson has become one of the most recognisable and respected figures in science. In this adaptation of his "genuinely accessible" (Summer Reading 2017, The Sunday Times) The New York Times number one bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (ISBN 978 0 393 60939 4), Tyson has-for the first time-served up the universe in a handy, portable package designed specifically for young readers. From the difference between a star and a supernova to what matter and dark matter really are, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry will turn young people into budding experts on the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe. Along the way, Tyson's characteristic wit ensures a journey packed with fun.

About the author

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. He lives in New York City.Gregory Mone is the co-author of four New York Times bestsellers. He lives in Massachusetts.

Product details

• Authors: deGrasse Tyson Neil, Neil deGrasse Tyson
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 14
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.03.2019
• EAN: 9781324003281
• ISBN: 978-1-324-00328-1
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 239 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 491 g
• Illustrations: 40 color illustrations
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Discoveries, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Astronomy, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Physics, Educational: Physics, Educational: Sciences, General Science, Educational: Technology, Space (Children's / Teenage), Natural history (Children's/Teenage)