Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry Audiobook By Gregory Mone, Gabrielle de Cuir, Neil deGrasse Tyson cover art

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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

By: Gregory Mone, Gabrielle de Cuir, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Narrated by: LeVar Burton
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Neil deGrasse Tyson's number-one New York Times best-selling 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.

©2019 Neil deGrasse Tyson and Gregoy Mone (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Astronomy & Space Physics Science & Technology Suspenseful Astronomy For Kids Physics For Kids

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Fascinating Astronomical Information • Elementary Explanations • Engaging Narration • Engaging Scientific Concepts

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We have this book and it is one of my daughters favorites so to have this with the amazing Lavar Burton reading was truly a treat for both of us.

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We definitely recommend this book for the whole family!
This is a really good book for people who want to be a scientist when they grow up.
It’s also a really good book for kids to learn more about astrophysics in a simple and practical way. We could really understand it and learned a lot. It also has some funny parts! My kids, ages 14, 12, & 7, liked the narrator too.

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Great intro to the cosmos. Adults will enjoy this just as much as the kids.

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It's great! Astrophysics for young people in a hurry is a very interesting lecture and it's my second favorite lecture!

Super interesting

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If you’re looking for an entertaining book about the science of the Cosmos this is perfect. Neil beautifully captures the essence of our Cosmos and the importance of a Cosmic Perspective. All around an amazing book. Plus, who doesn’t love LeVar Burton.

A Thrilling Book about the Cosmos

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