From Ptolemy's Spheres to Dark Energy: Discovering the Universe (Chain Reactions)

By John Farndon

Book Overview

How did the Universe begin? Who first measured the distance to a star? What is the mysterious force called dark energy? This title tells the amazing story of astronomy, from the ancient belief that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432907077
• ISBN13: 9781432907075
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.3" x 6.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9