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A black hole is not a hole

Introduces black holes, describing their physical features, how they were discovered, what causes them, and where they exist in space.

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Main Author: DeCristofano, Carolyn Cinami
Other Authors: Carroll, Michael W., 1955-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, Ã2012.
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Black holes (Astronomy) > Juvenile nonfiction
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Summary:Introduces black holes, describing their physical features, how they were discovered, what causes them, and where they exist in space.
Item Description:"Illustrations done in acrylics and Adobe Photoshop"--T.p. verso.
Physical Description:v, 74 p. ; ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 72) and index.
ISBN:9781570917837 (lib. bdg.)
1570917833 (lib. bdg.)
9781570917844 (softcover)
1570917841 (softcover)
Author Notes:"Get ready to S-T-R-E-T-C-H your mind! What is a black hole? Where do they come from? How were they discovered? Can we visit one? Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano takes readers on a ride through the galaxies (ours, and others), answering these questions and many more about the phenomenon known as a black hole. In lively and often humorous 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. A BLACK HOLE IS NOT A HOLE is an excellent introduction to an extremely complex scientific concept. 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."

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