The Universe

by Seymour Simon

Book Overview

Imagine the biggest thing you can think of--now imagine something bigger that hasn't even stopped growing. That is the universe. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, though enormous, is a tiny speck among the 100 billion galaxies containing nebulas, planets, "space pods," billions of stars, and black holes that fill the cosmos. New stars, planets, and galaxies continue to form as the universe expands. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060877251
• ISBN13: 9780060877255
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 10.0" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5

Customer Reviews

Six-year-old fascinated by "The Universe"

My six-year-old grandson has already watched "The Universe" four times. It's not intended for kids but is so well done that a bright child can follow it with no trouble.

The Universe

If you love space then this is the book for you. The conceps leave you wondering how big the universe is and if it is still expanding. The pictures are absolutly breathtaking. With the pictures and explanations of the galaxy, black holes, and stars, the book is a must for space lovers. It is easy to understand and would make a great gift to any child, or anyone of any age, who loves space.