{"product_id":"black-holes-stars-earth-and-mars-astronomy-poems-for-all-ages-paperback","title":"Black Holes, Stars, Earth and Mars: Astronomy poems for all ages - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOwen Raymond\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eNeil Degrasse Tyson\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eSean Raymond\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes anyone out there just hate all the stars?\u003cbr\u003eDespise every planet from Neptune to Mars?\u003cbr\u003eLoathe the mere sight of an asteroid or comet?\u003cbr\u003eLook up at the Moon and just instantly vomit? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eEXPLORE THE UNIVERSE IN RHYME\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Astronomer Sean Raymond wraps space facts in poetry, explaining complex topics in playful prose. Drawings by Owen Raymond illustrate how our Universe works, from the phases of the Moon to \"spaghettification.\" Eleven astronomical poems cover topics ranging from telescopes to black holes, from galaxies to the search for extra-terrestrial life, from the Big Bang to the planets. With a foreword by world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR BLACK HOLES, STARS, EARTH AND MARS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis book (with its wacky poems and Dr. Seuss-like rhymes) appeals both to adults' inner child, and to the curious natural scientist in all our children. The illustrations by a 12-year old artist convey a reassuring sense of \"I got this \" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- Jill Tarter, Astronomer and pioneer of SETI (the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis delightful book is a gentle reminder of the better things in life, and science. With echoes of Dr Seuss and the skilled crafting of Edward Lear, Raymond and Raymond create a world well worth losing yourself in, all the while telling a story about the frontiers of our understanding of the universe. An absolute pleasure.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- Caleb Scharf, Director of Astrobiology at Columbia University and author of The Copernicus Complex \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e Cutting edge concepts dished out in poetry you'll want to be reading in striped pyjamas, Raymond presents clear explanations of the biggest concepts in astronomy today in a form guaranteed to intrigue and delight both scientists and artists of all ages. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- Elizabeth Tasker, Astrophysicist, science communicator, and author of The Planet Factory \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlack Holes, Stars, Earth and Mars is like an Astronomy 101 textbook wrapped up in delightful Dr. Seuss style poetry. It's remarkably comprehensive and covers serious physics, but the easy rhymes make it simple to understand. I'd recommend it for kids learning about space, but also for any astronomy enthusiast \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- Gillian Rhodes, Astronomy\/Art Fusion Show Host and Dancer\/Choreographer\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 8.5 x 5.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51787260821792,"sku":"9798695649321","price":16.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/657183d50dda2782cb5063e1c7a404b7.webp?v=1780647750","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/black-holes-stars-earth-and-mars-astronomy-poems-for-all-ages-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}