In his previous books, A Scientist at the Seashore and Meditations at Sunset, James Trefil used common place settings in the natural world as a point of departure for probing the mysteries of nature. In A SCIENTIST IN THE CITY, Trefil takes the opposite tack, looking at the quintessential man-made environment of the city as a way of examining the forces that define our world. What does the heating system of a building or the construction of a bridge...

For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer,...

Over 300 full color photographs and text describe the origins of the universe.

Fact-filled book helps grasp the fundamentals behind modern science and cutting-edge of technology

Uses everyday examples to explain basic scientific principles.

Discusses how to enable students to make sense of what they read through prior knowledge of events, etc.

Richly illustrated with luminous photographs and informative maps and graphics, this expansive book is the perfect guide for everyone discovering the wonders of the night sky, from those just learning the constellations to dedicated telescope observers.