ASTRONOMYAn Illustrated History of the Universe
(100 Ponderables)
Tom Jackson
Includes a removable, foldout 12-page Timeline History of Astronomy and a 12-page Guide to the Night’s Sky
978-1-62795-136-4 | Hardcover | 144 pages | 9.4″ x 11.2″
List Price: $24.95
DESCRIPTION
With new breakthroughs happening daily, astronomy is more exciting than ever. Understand the science’s essential and exciting milestones with our fact-filled, picture-rich, accessible guide, updated to include recent developments such as the New Horizons spacecraft’s 2015 encounter with Pluto and 2019 rendezvous with a Kuiper belt object. Originally published as The Universe, this revised, updated, and renamed reference book and timeline traces how, over many centuries, great minds have determined our planet’s place in the great expanse of the Universe. From the megalithic cultures of Stonehenge and Carnac to today’s search for alien planets and dark matter, Astronomy includes:
- 100 milestone facts, labeled “ Ponderables ” which detail pivotal breakthroughs by scientists, ancient and modern, in understanding the Universe, stars, and planets.
- Stunning astronomical imagery and illustrations to help clarify key concepts.
- An overview of core concepts in Astronomy 101: The Basics and biographies of key scientists.
- A section on imponderable concepts that researchers still don’t fully understand.
- A removable foldout 12-page Timeline History of Astronomy and a 12-page Guide to the Night’s Sky which shows the constellations visible in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres month by month.
Astronomy is part of the bestselling 100 Ponderables series which tackles STEM subjects by partnering lively text about significant milestones with stunning illustrations. Every book includes a timeline/chart poster which puts these milestones in historical context. Perfect for smart kids and curious adults!
REVIEWS
“…you’ll find beautifully illustrated pages listing 100 breakthroughs and important subject areas in the field…all explained in plain language that is easily accessible. These are great texts for reference or exploring a new area of interest, and they have a foldout timeline guide… depicting milestones in the field.”
Jaime Herndon, American Scientist, 2024
“These are exactly the kind of engaging books I loved to have in any classrooms…”
Teachforever.com
“VERDICT These books feature gorgeous layouts and short, intelligent paragraphs. Their best audience is science-minded individuals who are interested in the discoveries and development of thought, but who don’t need to research a specific topic.”
Library Journal, Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley Sch., Fort Worth, TX
“Nicely illustrated…beautifully depicted, well arranged and thought out tabletop exhibit catering to our marvelous, one-of-a-kind universe.”
BookPleasures.com
AUTHOR BIO
Tom Jackson is a science writer based in the United Kingdom. Tom specializes in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help create new ways to enjoy learning about science. He studied at the University of Bristol and still lives in the city with his wife and three children.