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YAMysteries 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.