A Black Hole Is Not a Hole
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A Black Hole Is Not a Hole

By Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano, Michael Carroll (Illustrator)

Uncover the mysteries of black holes and their cosmic secrets in this engaging science journey.

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80 pages
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Dive into the enigmatic world of black holes with this captivating exploration. Discover what black holes truly are, how they form, and the groundbreaking methods scientists use to study them. With playful text and vivid illustrations, this book unravels the complexities of these cosmic phenomena, making them accessible and fun. Updated with insights on the first-ever black-hole image, it invites readers to ponder the universe's most intriguing mysteries. Will you uncover the secrets of our nearest black-hole neighbors? Embark on a mind-stretching adventure through space and science.

From the publisher

A black hole isn’t really a hole . . . is it? Get ready to S-T-R-E-T-C-H your mind with this beloved and best-selling science book. Updated with an all-new chapter about the first black-hole image ever! What are black holes, what causes them, and how the heck did scientists discover them? Acclaimed STEM writer Carolyn DeCristofano’s playful text shares how astronomers find black holes, introduces our nearest black-hole neighbors, and provides an excellent introduction to an extremely complex scientific topic. Gorgeous space paintings supplement real telescopic images, and funny doodles and speech bubbles keep the content light and fun.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
900L
Themes & topics
Books about technologyBooks about physicsBooks about science and natureBooks about aeronautics, astronautics and space scienceBooks about black holes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
149334
Publication
Published
September 7, 2021
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781623543099

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