Discusses the history of black holes, the scientific theory of how they are formed, and what they may be able to tell us about the future.

Presents the true story of one of the Event Horizon Telescope team's reveal of the first image of a super massive black hole"--Provided by publisher.

Perfect for inquisitive cosmic kids aged 8-12, this succinct, entertaining look at what really happens in space takes a rapid-fire approach, offering 30 key topics, each one explained in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, cartoon-style artwork. 3-minute active missions throughout will challenge lively young minds to test facts or go further and find out more. The attention-grabbing format is perfect for space....

"Anna, Elsa, and friends explore the night sky. Engaging nonfiction text presents the northern lights, the solar system, eclipses, and more. Fun character interactions keep the reader engaged, while facts are presented in clear detail."--

Introduces black holes, describing their physical features, how they were discovered, what causes them, and where they exist in space.

The universe is rapidly expanding. Of that much scientists are certain. But how fast? And with what implications regarding the fate of the universe? Ellen Jackson and Nic Bishop follow Dr. Alex Fillippenko and his High-Z Supernova Search Team to Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii, where they will study space phenomena and look for supernovae, dying stars that explode with the power of billions of hydrogen bombs. Dr. Fillippenko looks for black holes--areas...

Introduces the stars, describing how they appear in the night sky, form constellations, and make up galaxies.

Shows the interconnectedness of life on Earth to space and why space matters to all of us.

Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the mysteries of space. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.