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Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space
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Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space
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by Isaac Asimov
Sales Rank : 138308
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Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Fawcett November 23, 1992
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0449220591
ISBN-13: 978-0449220597
Product Dimensions:
6.8 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
From Library Journal
Asimov has now published at least 460 books and his list continues to grow. In this one, he tells us what scientists know today about the nature of the universe. He does so through 111 short (two- or three-page) chapters, each headed by a simple question: "What is sunlight?"; "What are stars?"; "How old is the universe?"; etc. The answers include historical background and current theory, presented in simple, easy-to-read terms. Although most of this is familiar ground to regular readers of scientific books and magazines, it is a fine introduction to modern astronomical theory for the intellectually curious high school student or intelligent but scientifically illiterate adult.
- Harold D. Shane, Baruch Coll., CUNY
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Description
A wide-ranging exploration of our universe -- from "what makes the wind blow?" to "how was the moon formed?" -- in questions-and-answer format, written in vintage Asimov style. "A fine introduction to modern astronomical theory." -- LIBRARY JOURNAL
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