Books with title The Universe

Grace Carter's mother --- the celebrity news anchor GG Carter --- is everything Grace is not. GG is a star, with a flawless wardrobe and a following of thousands, while Grace --- an aspiring astrophysicist --- is into stars of another kind. She and her mother have always been in different orbits. Then one day GG is just ... gone. Cameras descend on their house, news shows speculate about what might have happened and Grace's family struggles to find a new rhythm as they wait for answers. While the authorities unravel the mystery behind GG's disappearance, Grace grows closer to her high school's golden boy, Mylo, who has faced a black hole of his own. She also uncovers some secrets from her mother's long-lost past. The more Grace learns, the more she wonders. Did she ever really know her mother? Was GG abducted ... or did she leave? And if she left, why? Author Ria Voros (Nobody's Dog, The Opposite of Geek) reaches for the stars here, deftly combining mystery with a passion for science and themes of mother-daughter bonds, celebrity, first love and best friendship. Facts about astronomy and astrophysics are seamlessly woven into the story and are supplemented by an interview with real-life astrophysicist Elizabeth Tasker, making this the perfect book for readers who love STEM. And even readers who don't have stars in their eyes will love this smart, suspenseful, relatable and literary novel.

She wants the freedom to live a normal life. He wants to use his power to control her and the world she loves. Can one girl find her way home without losing everything?Cecily Daye never sought power and control over worlds, but she didn’t run from those burdens when the lives of those she loved were in danger. Now that the massive battle on the world and amongst the Sources is near, all she dreams of is being able to go home and live a normal life. She wants love. She wants her family. She wants to not be responsible for the fates of billions of souls. But in her heart she knows that freedom may be the one thing beyond her almost-limitless power.Before she has even the chance for a happy ending, she must face the war and the treacherous enemies who don’t care whom they hurt, who rage against all that is beautiful about humanity, and who yearn to enslave her for their dark desires.The end is here and no amount of preparation will ever prepare Cecily to risk the lives of those she loves, including the man who already owns her heart. To reach the end, Cecily will need all of her power, all of her friends, and all of her darkness, because if she flinches and fails to do what must be done, all hope is lost and everything she’s sacrificed and fought for will be for nothing. And she will know that a world died because she wasn’t enough, a truth that will destroy her long before her enemies have the chance.The Universal Sun is the seventh and final thrilling book in the Sevens YA fantasy series. If you like supernatural powers, action-packed adventures, and unbreakable friendships, then you’ll love Julie Anne Nelson’s enchanted saga.Buy The Universal Sun to experience the unforgettable conclusion to the Sevens series!

Collins Discover: The Universe is your one-stop guide to the Universe and how it works This user-friendly, authoritative resource includes full-color charts, easy-to-follow guidance, and illustrations showing you everything you need to know about the history and science of the Universe. Topics include everything from the origin of the Moon to galaxies and space discovery. Inside you will find: Accessible details and explanations Full-color illustrations and photographs Star types and their formation Glossary and resources for further reading and research

From the foreword of the fourth edition: "The Universe and Beyond is a celebration of the human spirit of exploration. It is a majestic voyage to the most distant realms we can imagine. Prepare yourself for a great adventure." -- Edward G. Gibson, Astronaut, Skylab 4 The Universe and Beyond is a fact-packed, up-to-date guide to the universe written by best-selling astronomy author Terence Dickinson. This new edition includes all the most recent astronomical discoveries and events and features imaginative astronomical illustrations and dramatic photography from the Hubble Space Telescope, space probes and the largest observatories on Earth. This fifth edition has been carefully revised and updated: The section on nearby stars has been significantly expanded to include new information about the planets of other stars, emphasizing the probability that, by 2020, several Earth-like planets will be discovered orbiting stars similar to our Sun. The controlversial decision to drop Pluto from the solar system's roster of planets is fully explained. Newly discovered black holes and galaxy collisions are discussed. There are more than 50 new photographs of planets, moons, nebulas, galaxies and galaxy clusters. Every major aspect of modern astronomy technology is described in clear, non-mathematical language, and a special resource section lists books, associations and websites. The Universe and Beyond addresses the most common queries from those fascinated by the mystery and majesty of the cosmos. Brimming with color illustrations, this book is a one-stop guide to understanding the universe.

Take a thrilling voyage through space! Did you know that...The Sun was formed 4 1/2 billion years ago from a swirling disk of dust, ice, and gas.The universe is expanding- galaxies speed away from one another at thousands of miles per second.There are more stars in this universe than grains of sand on all of Earth's beaches.Matter sucked into a black hole will never return or be seen again.Explore the mystery and beauty that is the universe!