Planets, Stars, and Galaxies (Physics in Action) - Hardcover

Ritter, Gordon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0791089339 ISBN 13: 9780791089330

Publisher: Chelsea House Pub, 2007

Synopsis

The attempt to understand the universe's seemingly endless mysteries involves a process of discovery that can evoke fascination, frustration, and continual wonder and amazement. Planets, Stars, and Galaxies takes readers on an incredible full-color journey through the vast universe. This engaging title tackles the questions students studying science are eager to know: How large is the universe? Is it infinite or finite? What is its structure? Is it possible to visit other worlds, and if so, what similarities might they bear to our own world?

About this title

From the Back Cover

This practical set is an ideal reference for high school students and higher studying or researching physics, teachers, as well as public libraries.

Coverage includes energy, the central concept of physics, forces and motion, the nature of matter, planets, stars and galaxies, processes that shape the earth, and our newest additions to the collection, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, and heat and thermodynamics, to provide complete coverage of the core concepts introduced in the physics discipline.

Physics in Action explores the fascinating science of matter and energy and their interactions. This series is a tour of the world of physics, from the smallest particles that make up matter to the immense forces that move the continents. Full-color throughout, these engaging volumes drive home the fundamental science of physics by providing accessible real-life examples that offer students an empowering research tool to complement their curriculum.

Coverage includes energy, the central concept of physics, forces and motion, the nature of matter, planets, stars and galaxies, processes that shape the earth, and our newest additions to the collection, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, and heat and thermodynamics, to provide complete coverage of the core concepts introduced in the physics discipline.

From the Inside Flap

Physics in Action explores the science of matter and energy and their interactions. It explains the quantification and measurement of physical things in order to describe relationships or laws between them. The set drives home the fundamental science by providing practical, real-life examples that will be of interest to any science student.

This practical set is an ideal reference for high school students and higher studying or researching physics, teachers, as well as public libraries.

·Each book takes a close look at a fundamental aspect of physics, and provides real-life examples so that students can better relate to, and understand, the topic at hand.
· Titles are written by respected scientists with professional expertise in the book topic.
· The set meets national science standards.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791089339
• ISBN 13: 9780791089330
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 120
• Editor: Haase David G.