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| Details | | Series: | Eyewitness Science |
| Size | | Height: | 11.3 in | | Width: | 8.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 18.4 oz |
Industry Reviews
Gr 6-10 An excellent introduction to cosmology and modern physics. Historical methods of time measurement and navigation are followed by theories of space and time, all covered in double-page spreads. The three laws of thermodynamics, especially the concept of entropy, are presented. Einstein's special and general theories of relativity are explained (without math); and how gravity makes curves in space and time is shown. Black holes, wormholes, string theory, Shr?dinger's cat, and time travel are also discussed. The full-color illustrations are often small and have accompanying captions in small print. They convey a great deal of information; numbered or sequential pictures and text are often used to explain concepts. This book will appeal to students who like to deal with abstractions. Margaret M. Hagel, Norfolk Public Library System, VA
Lopate
Gr 6-10 An excellent introduction to cosmology and modern physics. Historical methods of time measurement and navigation are followed by theories of space and time, all covered in double-page spreads. The three laws of thermodynamics, especially the concept of entropy, are presented. Einstein's special and general theories of relativity are explained (without math); and how gravity makes curves in space and time is shown. Black holes, wormholes, string theory, Shr”dinger's cat, and time travel are also discussed. The full-color illustrations are often small and have accompanying captions in small print. They convey a great deal of information; numbered or sequential pictures and text are often used to explain concepts. This book will appeal to students who like to deal with abstractions. Margaret M. Hagel, Norfolk Public Library System, VA
School Library Journal (02/01/1995)
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