Astrophysics for Young People in a Hu..., Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysics for Young People in a Hu..., Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Narrator: LeVar Burton

Unabridged: 3 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/05/2019

Synopsis

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times bestselling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young listenersFrom the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly―and with Tyson’s characteristic wit, there’s a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young listeners.

About Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, director of its world-famous Hayden Planetarium, host of the hit radio and TV show StarTalk, and the New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and Accessory to War. He lives in New York City.

About Gregory Mone

Gregory Mone, coauthor with Bill Nye of the Jack and the Geniuses series, adapted Daniel James Brown’s Boys in the Boat for young readers.

About Gabrielle de Cuir

Gabrielle de Cuir, award-winning narrator, has narrated over three hundred titles and specializes in fantasy, humor, and titles requiring extensive foreign language and accent skills. She was a cowinner of the Audie Award for best narration in 2011 and a three-time finalist for the Audie and has garnered six AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her “velvet touch” as an actor’s director has earned her a special place in the audiobook world as the foremost producer for bestselling authors and celebrities.

About LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton is an Emmy Award–winning actor, presenter, director, author, and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He is best known for his roles as the host of the long-running PBS children’s series Reading Rainbow, as Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and as the young Kunta Kinte in the 1977 award-winning ABC television miniseries Roots. He has also directed a number of television episodes for various iterations of Star Trek, among other programs. He was named 2017’s Best Male Literary Citizen by Literary Hub and is a 2020 recipient of the Ember Award for unsung contributions to literature.

Reviews

Goodreads review by M.

Last summer I filled my bookshelf with all of this mature and educational reading material, thinking I would be a grown-up and spend my summer expanding my mind and NOT solely reading smut. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry was one of those reads I attempted to help me in my goal. Let me tell you -......more

Goodreads review by Kevin

“Kids are never the problem. They are born scientists. The problem is always the adults. They beat the curiosity out of kids.” -NdGT For kids between the ages of seven and seventy.* *If you read Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and felt like a few of the topics were over your head, THIS IS YOUR BOO......more

Goodreads review by Melindam

WHAT FUN!! Finally I could read a scientifically corroborated theory about where all the lost socks have gone ..besides many other things. (view spoiler)[(SSSHHHHH ... YES, Dark Matter is the culprit.) (hide spoiler)] Very enjoyably narrated by Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge......more

Goodreads review by Angela

I read this book for two reasons 1) I bought it for my 4th-grader and wanted to know what was in it and 2) I wasn’t sure I could handle the adult version. Having listened to several lectures by Tyson I could definitely sense his voice coming through as I read the words on the page. Several funny, ki......more

Quotes

“Burton is the ideal narrator for this young adult adaptation of Tyson’s similarly titled 2017 book…[Burton] narrates with infectious curiosity and wonder…Tyson’s conversational writing style combined with Burton’s lively tone make this a must-have for young adult nonfiction collections.” Booklist (starred audio review)

“Chapter headings such as ‘How to Communicate with Aliens’ will engage young readers…While the text is geared towards students, the content is still detailed and comprehensive. Tyson’s dry sense of humor appears throughout…Offers an accessible overview of the topic while also inspiring curiosity.” School Library Journal

Awards

  • Voice Arts Award
  • Booklist Best Book
  • Amazon Editors' Pick
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