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YA
Mysteries of the Universe series.
These books explore concepts in astronomy through historical accounts of scientists and their contributions to the field, as well as technological advancements that led to major discoveries. The large color illustrations feature past and present scientists as well as images from space. Additional text boxes contain references to film, literature, and applied technologies. The tiny type is frustrating. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mysteries of the Universe titles: Stars, Galaxies, and Black Holes.
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YA
Mysteries of the Universe series.
These books explore concepts in astronomy through historical accounts of scientists and their contributions to the field, as well as technological advancements that led to major discoveries. The large color illustrations feature past and present scientists as well as images from space. Additional text boxes contain references to film, literature, and applied technologies. The tiny type is frustrating. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mysteries of the Universe titles: Stars, Galaxies, and Black Holes.
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YA
Mysteries of the Universe series.
These books explore concepts in astronomy through historical accounts of scientists and their contributions to the field, as well as technological advancements that led to major discoveries. The large color illustrations feature past and present scientists as well as images from space. Additional text boxes contain references to film, literature, and applied technologies. The tiny type is frustrating. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mysteries of the Universe titles: Stars, Galaxies, and Black Holes.
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YA
Mysteries of the Universe series.
Intermediate to advanced level explanations of physics concepts are described in chronological formats that roughly follow historical advancements scientists contributed to their fields. The numerous full-page illustrations are mainly decorative; diagrams would have been helpful with more complicated content. Text boxes consider science in films, literature, and technological applications. The tiny type is frustrating. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mysteries of the Universe titles: Energy, Gravity, Light, Mass & Matter, and Space & Time.
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YA
Mysteries of the Universe series.
Intermediate to advanced level explanations of physics concepts are described in chronological formats that roughly follow historical advancements scientists contributed to their fields. The numerous full-page illustrations are mainly decorative; diagrams would have been helpful with more complicated content. Text boxes consider science in films, literature, and technological applications. The tiny type is frustrating. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mysteries of the Universe titles: Energy, Gravity, Light, Mass & Matter, and Space & Time.
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YA
Mysteries of the Universe series.
Intermediate to advanced level explanations of physics concepts are described in chronological formats that roughly follow historical advancements scientists contributed to their fields. The numerous full-page illustrations are mainly decorative; diagrams would have been helpful with more complicated content. Text boxes consider science in films, literature, and technological applications. The tiny type is frustrating. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mysteries of the Universe titles: Energy, Gravity, Light, Mass & Matter, and Space & Time.
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YA
Mysteries of the Universe series.
Intermediate to advanced level explanations of physics concepts are described in chronological formats that roughly follow historical advancements scientists contributed to their fields. The numerous full-page illustrations are mainly decorative; diagrams would have been helpful with more complicated content. Text boxes consider science in films, literature, and technological applications. The tiny type is frustrating. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mysteries of the Universe titles: Energy, Gravity, Light, Mass & Matter, and Space & Time.
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YA
Mysteries of the Universe series.
Intermediate to advanced level explanations of physics concepts are described in chronological formats that roughly follow historical advancements scientists contributed to their fields. The numerous full-page illustrations are mainly decorative; diagrams would have been helpful with more complicated content. Text boxes consider science in films, literature, and technological applications. The tiny type is frustrating. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mysteries of the Universe titles: Energy, Gravity, Light, Mass & Matter, and Space & Time.