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Sign up todayAstrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
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LeVar Burton
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Length
3 hours 32 minutes
Language
English
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times bestselling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young listeners
From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly―and with Tyson’s characteristic wit, there’s a lot of fun thrown in, too.
This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young listeners.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, director of its world-famous Hayden Planetarium, host of the hit radio and TV show StarTalk, and the New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and Accessory to War. He lives in New York City.
LeVar Burton is an actor, director, and educator who has been an icon for more than thirty-five years. He was the host and producer of the influential television program Reading Rainbow for more than three decades, and starred in the TV miniseries Roots and on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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“Chapter headings such as ‘How to Communicate with Aliens’ will engage young readers…While the text is geared towards students, the content is still detailed and comprehensive. Tyson’s dry sense of humor appears throughout…Offers an accessible overview of the topic while also inspiring curiosity.”
“Burton is the ideal narrator for this young adult adaptation of Tyson’s similarly titled 2017 book…[Burton] narrates with infectious curiosity and wonder. His clear tone and even pacing will help listeners to understand these mind-bending chapters and stay engaged. Tyson’s passion for his field of study is evident and is matched by Burton’s obvious love of sharing knowledge. The recording includes a glossary, and even that is interesting listening in Burton’s capable hands! While this work could have easily been bogged down by such an enormous, complex subject, Tyson’s conversational writing style combined with Burton’s lively tone make this a must-have for young adult nonfiction collections.”
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