{"product_id":"isaac-asimovs-guide-to-earth-and-space-paperback","title":"Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIsaac Asimov\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling nonfiction tour of the cosmos that brings the universe down to Earth, from one of the all-time masters of science fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e No one makes sense out of science like Isaac Asimov. Are you puzzled by pulsars? Baffled by black holes? Bewildered by the big bang? If so, here are succinct, crystal-clear answers to more than one hundred of the most significant questions about the essential nature of the universe--questions that have fired the imagination since the beginning of history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Over the course of this fantastic voyage, the origins, the discoveries, and the stunning achievements of astronomy will unfold before your eyes. You will experience close encounters with giant planets, exploding stars, distant galaxies, and more. For anyone who has ever asked the ultimate questions, who has ever looked up at the sky and asked \u003ci\u003eWhat in heaven is going on?\u003c\/i\u003e, Isaac Asimov's unique vision, skill, and authority will bring the big picture into focus. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A fine introduction to modern astronomical theory.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wide-ranging exploration of our universe -- from \"what makes the wind blow?\" to \"how was the moon formed?\" -- in questions-and-answer format, written in vintage Asimov style. \"A fine introduction to modern astronomical theory.\" -- LIBRARY JOURNAL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsaac Asimov\u003c\/b\u003e began his Foundation series at the age of twenty-one, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. During his legendary career, Asimov penned more than 470 books on subjects ranging from science to Shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his award-winning science fiction sagas, which include the Robot, Empire, and Foundation series. Named a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Asimov entertained and educated readers of all ages for close to five decades. He died, at the age of seventy-two, in April 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 6.86 x 4.19 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 23, 1992\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42145088176263,"sku":"9780449220597","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/5ef131480db02f26437f6637fc137df4.webp?v=1732953751","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/isaac-asimovs-guide-to-earth-and-space-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}