Bibliograph

The universe, black holes, and the Big Bang, Clive Gifford

Type

Label

The universe, black holes, and the Big Bang, Clive Gifford

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1080L, Lexile

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The universe, black holes, and the Big Bang

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

907976141

Responsibility statement

Clive Gifford

Series statement

Watch this space!

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 6.5, 1, 1, 178890

Summary

"Travel back in time to the big bang, and learn about the formation of the universe. Explore the baffling world of black holes, and find out how scientists are searching for alien life. Discover the strangest sights of the universe, from quirky quasars to clouds that smell like raspberries."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What is the universe? -- Investigating the universe -- How the universe began -- Development and formation -- The expanding universe -- Groups, clusters and superclusters -- Black holes -- Black-hole hunters -- Active galaxies -- Dark matter and dark energy -- Oddities of the universe -- Is there anyone out there? -- How will it all end?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification