Books with title The Universe

Discover the secrets of space Is the universe expanding? Why do stars twinkle? Will space tourism be a reality soon? All these questions and more are answered in The Way the Universe Works. In this interactive volume, difficult subjects are clearly explained using cutting-edge visuals and the latest in space photography. More than 60 home-based experiments demonstrate key concepts for kids, encouraging learning and better understanding through doing.

Even after a couple of months, sixteen-year-old Amanda Bryson is still nursing a broken heart. And now her parents are forcing her to attend the traditional summer family vacation in New Mexico. She’d much rather be home taking care of her sick great-grandmother than doing chores and dealing with her brother and his friends.But when they arrive, Amanda learns that the studio of local potter and friend Cady Sanders has been hit by taggers. Not only that, but the older woman broke her foot chasing them off. Now Amanda has the chance to give back by helping out—with the added perk of no thoughts of her ex, or family chores, or obnoxious brothers.There’s only one problem. Cady’s nephew, Kyle Young, is staying with her for the summer. He’s surly, ridiculously cute, and clearly doesn’t want her around. That makes two of them. But as Amanda and Kyle compete for Cady’s attention, they find they have a lot in common, including a growing attraction. But is Amanda ready to date again? Or will Kyle, despite his intense gazes, turn out to be just as jerky as her ex?

What's the largest animal in the world? What's the biggest comet ever seen? The Nature's Record-Breakers series is filled with astonishing answers to questions like these about the natural world. Full-color illustrations of record-breaking wonders are coupled with intriguing facts in a question-and-answer format that addresses a young reader's curiosity about the natural world.The largest asteroid, the closest galaxy, the hottest part of the sun -- exciting information about record-breaking details on the Universe is included in this fun and fact-filled book. Learn about objects in the Universe, including constellations, planets, galaxies, and meteors, and how these objects may have been formed. Take a look at tools scientists use to study the Universe as well as explanations for mysteries such as auroras and the "man in the moon."

A gripping mystery about the gravitational force between mothers and daughters.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. 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?

In his final book, the late Paul Kurtz outlines his personal vision for a planetary ethics inspired by scientific wisdom. Blending realism and optimism, he lays out the basic principles of an ethical approach that he calls humanist eupraxsophy—that is, the application of practical moral choices inspired by scientific wisdom. Emphasizing the dramatic character of the biosphere, human affairs, and the physical universe itself, Kurtz has structured the book in terms of an operatic scenario, with an overture, intermezzo, nine acts, and a grand finale. Citing the emergence of a new planetary civilization, he proposes the development of a planetary ethics based on universal human rights, free scientific inquiry unfettered by dogma, an attitude of exuberance toward human potentials, and courage and determination in the face of the daunting challenges of our time. Kurtz concludes on an enthusiastic note: there is meaning to be found in creative human endeavors as well as a sense of awe and profound reverence inspired by the spectacle of the enormous universe and the prospects for the human adventure.