School Library Journal Review
Gr 6-10An excellent introduction to cosmology and modern physics. Historical methods of time measurement and navigation are followed by theories of space and time, all covered in double-page spreads. The three laws of thermodynamics, especially the concept of entropy, are presented. Einstein's special and general theories of relativity are explained (without math); and how gravity makes curves in space and time is shown. Black holes, wormholes, string theory, Shrödinger's cat, and time travel are also discussed. The full-color illustrations are often small and have accompanying captions in small print. They convey a great deal of information; numbered or sequential pictures and text are often used to explain concepts. This book will appeal to students who like to deal with abstractions.Margaret M. Hagel, Norfolk Public Library System, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
The authors attempt to present highly abstract material in too brief a text. Some of the analogies are very difficult to understand; a couple of the diagrams are misleading; and the book contains minor errors. The format is geared to readers too young to grasp the fascinating concepts. Ind. From HORN BOOK 1994, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
