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About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (15.1K)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length3 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byLeVar Burton
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateFeb 5, 2019
LanguageEnglish
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