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There Was a Black Hole that Swallowed the Universe

Author : Chris Ferrie

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 33,45 MB

Release : 2019-09-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1728216125

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Spark your child's imagination through science and learning with this captivating astronomy book for toddlers. When it comes to kids books about black holes nothing else can compare to this clever science parody from the #1 science author for kids, Chris Ferrie! PLUS, use a black light to reveal secret, invisible text and artwork that reverses the story from nothing to the scientific creation of everything! Using the familiar rhythm of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," follow along as the black hole swallows up the universe and everything that exists in it, from the biggest to the smallest pieces of matter. The silly, vibrant artwork is sure to make stargazers of all ages smile and start a love of science in your baby. There was a black hole that swallowed the universe. I don't know why it swallowed the universe—oh well, it couldn't get worse. There was a black hole that swallowed a galaxy. It left quite a cavity after swallowing that galaxy. It swallowed the galaxies that filled universe. I don't know why it swallowed the universe—oh well, it couldn't get worse.



Einstein's Monsters

Author : Chris Impey

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 16,51 MB

Release : 2019-09-17

Category : Science

ISBN : 0393357503

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“[A] skillfully told history of the quest to find black holes.” —Manjit Kumar, Financial Times Black holes are the best-known and least-understood objects in the universe. In Einstein’s Monsters, distinguished astronomer Chris Impey takes readers on a vivid tour of these enigmatic giants. He weaves a fascinating tale out of the fiendishly complex math of black holes and the colorful history of their discovery. Impey blends this history with a poignant account of the phenomena scientists have witnessed while observing black holes: stars swarming like bees around the center of our galaxy; black holes performing gravitational waltzes with visible stars; the cymbal clash of two black holes colliding, releasing ripples in space time. Clear, compelling, and profound, Einstein’s Monsters reveals how our comprehension of black holes is intrinsically linked to how we make sense of the universe and our place within it.



Revealing the Heart of the Galaxy

Author : Robert H. Sanders

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 37,64 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Science

ISBN : 1107039185

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An insider's view of how the massive black hole was discovered at the Galactic Center.





The Science of Interstellar

Author : Kip Thorne

Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company

Page : 560 pages

File Size : 13,1 MB

Release : 2014-11-07

Category : Science

ISBN : 0393351386

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A journey through the otherworldly science behind Christopher Nolan’s award-winning film, Interstellar, from executive producer and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne. Interstellar, from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar, Kip Thorne, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who assisted Nolan on the scientific aspects of Interstellar, shows us that the movie’s jaw-dropping events and stunning, never-before-attempted visuals are grounded in real science. Thorne shares his experiences working as the science adviser on the film and then moves on to the science itself. In chapters on wormholes, black holes, interstellar travel, and much more, Thorne’s scientific insights—many of them triggered during the actual scripting and shooting of Interstellar—describe the physical laws that govern our universe and the truly astounding phenomena that those laws make possible. Interstellar and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s14).



Black Hole Survival Guide

Author : Janna Levin

Publisher : Random House

Page : 115 pages

File Size : 50,53 MB

Release : 2020-11-12

Category : Science

ISBN : 147357465X

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What would happen if you fell into a Black Hole? Black holes are found throughout the universe. They can be microscopic. They can be billions of times larger than our Sun. They are dark on the outside but not on the inside. Anything that enters them can never escape, and yet they contain nothing at all. In Black Hole Survival Guide physicist and novelist Janna Levin takes you on a journey into a black hole, explaining what would happen to you and why. In the process you'll come to see how their mysteries contain answers to some of the most profound questions ever asked about the nature of our universe. 'Astrophysics at its sexiest...hugely enjoyable' Sunday Times



Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos

Author : Dennis Overbye

Publisher : Little, Brown

Page : 464 pages

File Size : 48,43 MB

Release : 2021-12-21

Category : Science

ISBN : 0316434795

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Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award: the "intensely exciting" story of a group of brilliant scientists who set out to answer the deepest questions about the origin of the universe and changed the course of physics and astronomy forever (Newsday). In southern California, nearly a half century ago, a small band of researchers — equipped with a new 200-inch telescope and a faith born of scientific optimism — embarked on the greatest intellectual adventure in the history of humankind: the search for the origin and fate of the universe. Their quest would eventually engulf all of physics and astronomy, leading not only to the discovery of quasars, black holes, and shadow matter but also to fame, controversy, and Nobel Prizes. Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos tells the story of the men and women who have taken eternity on their shoulders and stormed nature in search of answers to the deepest questions we know to ask. "Written with such wit and verve that it is hard not to zip through in one sitting." —Washington Post



Einstein's Monsters: The Life and Times of Black Holes

Author : Chris Impey

Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 43,4 MB

Release : 2018-11-13

Category : Science

ISBN : 1324000945

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“[A] skillfully told history of the quest to find black holes.” —Manjit Kumar, Financial Times Black holes are the best-known and least-understood objects in the universe. In Einstein’s Monsters, distinguished astronomer Chris Impey takes readers on a vivid tour of these enigmatic giants. He weaves a fascinating tale out of the fiendishly complex math of black holes and the colorful history of their discovery. Impey blends this history with a poignant account of the phenomena scientists have witnessed while observing black holes: stars swarming like bees around the center of our galaxy; black holes performing gravitational waltzes with visible stars; the cymbal clash of two black holes colliding, releasing ripples in space time. Clear, compelling, and profound, Einstein’s Monsters reveals how our comprehension of black holes is intrinsically linked to how we make sense of the universe and our place within it.



Leave Me Alone!

Author : Vera Brosgol

Publisher : Roaring Brook Press

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 16,42 MB

Release : 2016-09-13

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1626729379

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A 2017 Caldecott Honor Book that The New York Times calls “both classic and ultracontemporary,” Leave Me Alone! is an epic tale about one grandmother, a giant sack of yarn, and her ultimate quest to finish her knitting. One day, a grandmother shouts, "LEAVE ME ALONE!" and leaves her tiny home and her very big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting. Along the way, she encounters ravenous bears, obnoxious goats, and even hordes of aliens! But nothing stops grandma from accomplishing her goal—knitting sweaters for her many grandchildren to keep them warm and toasty for the coming winter. Vera Brosgol's slyly clever and unexpectedly funny modern folktale is certain to warm even the coldest of hearts. A 2017 Caldecott Honor Book A New York Times Notable Children's Book A National Public Radio Best Book of 2016 A Horn Book Best Book of 2016 A Huffington Post Best Picture Book of 2016



The Very Hungry Black Hole

Author : Andrew Wilburn

Publisher :

Page : 26 pages

File Size : 40,55 MB

Release : 2019-07-06

Category :

ISBN : 9781072851073

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By the light of the moon, a tiny and very hungry Black Hole starts to look for some food. As time goes on he samples and snacks his way through the universe, as his body prepares for a big and beautiful transformation...A scientific parody of Eric Carle's much-loved classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Hungry Black Hole tries to answer the mysteries of a black hole's life-- Pairing playful text with bright, colorful images, The Very Hungry Black Hole is a book your child won't soon forget as they ask questions about what's out there in the cosmos.