Black Holes
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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2006 · Est. 27 min read-aloud

Black Holes

By David Jefferis

Part of the Science Frontiers series

Uncover the mysteries of black holes and their cosmic secrets.

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32 pages· 3,486 words· Est. 27 min read-aloud
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Journey through space to explore the enigmatic black holes. Discover how they devour stars, the latest research on their existence, and the technology used to study them. Could they be gateways to the universe? Dive into the birth and death of stars, magnetic fields, and the tools that help us search the cosmos. This book unveils the mysteries of space's most bizarre occupants, offering a glimpse into the future of cosmic exploration. What secrets do these celestial phenomena hold, and what might we find beyond their dark horizons?

From the publisher

What is a black hole and what does its existence mean? The lastest research on these and other questions is explored inside this book. Easy-to-read text takes readers on a journey through space and explores its most mysterious occupants as well as other bizarre space objects. Up-to-date pictures and clear text introduce new technology and interesting facts about far-off space. Other topics explored include - how black holes suck matter from nearby stars - how some explorers believe black holes may be gateways for exploring the universe - magnetic fields of stars - the birth and death of stars - telescopes and space probes that search for black holes

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
3,486
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~989L
Themes & topics
Books about black holesBooks about the universeBooks about galaxiesBooks about cosmic phenomenaBooks about space
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.6
F&P level
~X
Scholastic level
Q
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
106585
Publication
Published
March 15, 2006
First published
March 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780778728566

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