| A Black Hole Is Not a Hole Contributor(s): DeCristofano, Carolyn Cinami (Author), Carroll, Michael (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1570917841 ISBN-13: 9781570917844 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2017 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics |
| Dewey: 523.887 |
| LCCN: 2010022764 |
| Lexile Measure: 900 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.4" W x 9.9" (0.57 lbs) 88 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 149334 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Budding astronomers and scientists will love this humorous introduction to the extremely complex concept of black holes. With space facts and answers about the galaxies (ours, and others) A Black Hole is NOT a Hole takes readers on a ride that will stretch their minds around the phenomenon known as a black hole. In lively and text, the book starts off with a thorough explanation of gravity and the role it plays in the formation of black holes. Paintings by Michael Carroll, coupled with real telescopic images, help readers visualize the facts and ideas presented in the text, such as how light bends, and what a supernova looks like. Back matter includes a timeline which sums up important findings discussed throughout, while the glossary and index provide a quick point of reference for readers. Children and adults alike will learn a ton of spacey facts in this far-out book that's sure to excite even the youngest of astrophiles. |