The Mysteries of Space: Set 1
While science fiction blockbusters regularly rely on gravity, black holes,
and wormholes as popular plot devices, the real science behind these cosmic
phenomena is just as fascinating as anything Hollywood can fabricate. Armed with
this excellent companion for a STEM-driven curriculum, students will dive deep
into the mysteries of space, learning about the formation and evolution of the
universe at both the macro and micro levels. Whether it’s demystifying the Big
Bang, the Higgs mechanism, or cosmic inflation, this series explains and
untangles complex physics theories with accessible language and breathtaking
NASA images. Before long, readers will discover how scientists use tools,
technologies, and their own ingenuity to reveal the most mysterious elements of
the universe.
• Simplifies intimidating scientific concepts for a
middle-grade and high-school audience
• Correlates directly with the Next
Generation Science Standards’ emphasis on scientific collection and analysis of
data, and evidence-based theories
• Informative sidebars explore related
timely topics in depth
• Further Reading section provides several resources
for additional study
