The Astronomy Book
Big Ideas Simply Explained

Name: The Astronomy Book
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: DK
ISBN: 9780744024746

Author: DK

Series: DK Big Ideas

Narrator: Thomas Judd

Unabridged: 14 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 01/21/2020

Categories: Nonfiction, Science, Space Science, Astronomy

Synopsis

An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos-from ancient times to the present day.

From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring topics from the Copernican Revolution to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, The Astronomy Book uses flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations to help clarify hard-to-grasp concepts and explain almost 100 big astronomical ideas. Covering the biographies of key astronomers through the ages such as Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking, The Astronomy Book details their theories and discoveries in a user-friendly format to make the information accessible and easy to follow.

Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.

About The Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.https://www.dk.com/

Reviews

Goodreads review by erigibbi on September 08, 2020

4.5 Leggendo Il libro dell’astronomia mi è venuta voglia di vedere. Di vedere quello di cui si stava parlando. Sono andata alla ricerca di galassie, di nubi, di pianeti, di satelliti, di infinita bellezza. E mi sono sentita così piccola e così insignificante e così fortunata. Viviamo in un universo immen......more

Goodreads review by Kumasama on April 08, 2021

*Score: 8/10* Part of the running series by DK which gives a view on a specific field of knowledge, this was my first attempt to read one of their works, and given my interest but lack of knowledge on the field of Astronomy, thought this would be a good choice. Indeed, this did not disappoint. While s......more

Goodreads review by Mr Shahabi on July 09, 2018

DK never disappoint as simple refrences......more

Goodreads review by Kacper on October 17, 2019

Focused on the history of astronomy. I didn't want a history lesson, I just wanted a recap of what we know about astronomy.......more

Goodreads review by Melinda on December 28, 2019

A nice introduction to the basic concepts of astronomy.......more

Quotes

"[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners." — Examiner.com

"The visual layout promotes browsing with illustrations, pull quotes, and simple mind maps to explain concepts quickly." — Library Journal

"Accessible guide to the great thinkers." — School Library Journal

Awards

Parents' Choice Gold Award