Matthew Bothwell: Astrophysics for Supervillains 2 the Great Alien Hunt, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Learn all about space travel, alien planets and life beyond Earth in this fun and factual space book for kids.

"How do you travel in style across the galaxy?"
"What do aliens really look like?"
"What is the Fermi paradox, and why should we care about it?"

Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young villains in training. Read more about how the search for extraterrestrial life and the search for planets are linked, the exoplanets and extremophiles that can be found all over the galaxy, and the weird and wonderful ways scientists think we (might) be able to travel around space.

A factual and full-of-fun astronomy book for young big thinkers and budding scientists!
An accessible and enjoyable introduction to astrophysics, explaining big topics in a simple way
Packed with facts about the solar system, galaxies, and the universe, and, most importantly, the answer to the question: "Are we really alone?"
Each chapter is linked to science topics that children study at school
Scientific concepts are brought to life with humorous illustrations

Based on real (and morbid) questions from children, expert astronomer and author Dr. Matt Bothwell has created this kids' science book to teach astrophysics to middle graders. Perfect for fans of Kay's Marvellous Medicine and the Horrible Histories series, Astrophysics for Supervillains 2: The Great Alien Hunt is the second book of the Supervillain Academy series: a space-themed, fact-based exploration of space that will have curious kids keen to get to school on time!