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ladyjedi's review against another edition
5.0
This is a very good book on the Solar System, and for anyone needing either a refresher or an introduction to our Solar System.
alexauthorshay's review against another edition
3.0
I read Wonders of the Universe before this, so some of it is repeated between the two books. Given that it's about the solar system, I was surprised to find more of the book covered the science of various phenomenons in the solar system rather than going over the planets and such in detail. I felt a little lost in the organization of the book, the chapters being organized by topic rather than going in order from the sun outwards. So planets and their moons were mentioned in several places throughout the book depending on what was being talked about. Sunlight, energy, water, the laws of physics and chemistry, and weather are just some of the things discussed here. Each topic is given a two page spread with photos and/or diagrams so it's not as dense or dry as a textbook, but when I think of "wonders" I think more of the visuals than the actual science behind said visuals, so it was a lot more terminology and definition dense than I expected.
shiv91's review against another edition
5.0
Not only do I love science but I also love Brian Cox. I watched the series before reading the book and I knew as soon as I heard of it's release that I'd want to own it! I was more than happy then when my sister got it for my birthday a few years ago XD
Reading the books feels like you're actually just having a conversation with the man himself about our solar system. Everything is explained clearly and often with illustrations which help a great deal when trying to grasp some of the more difficult concepts.
It's a truly fascinating read that seems to bring you on a journey of what is around is and of what is so far away that it's almost hard to comprehend.
What I also love about this book is the obvious, almost childlike wonderment that Brian Cox portrays in this book.
You really can't go wrong with this book!
Reading the books feels like you're actually just having a conversation with the man himself about our solar system. Everything is explained clearly and often with illustrations which help a great deal when trying to grasp some of the more difficult concepts.
It's a truly fascinating read that seems to bring you on a journey of what is around is and of what is so far away that it's almost hard to comprehend.
What I also love about this book is the obvious, almost childlike wonderment that Brian Cox portrays in this book.
You really can't go wrong with this book!
sloph's review
informative
medium-paced
4.25
A good starting point for people who want to get into astrophysics. I think some of the diagrams are really well done and explains things well.
Well told and mixes information with tales of life.
Well told and mixes information with tales of life.
marcusnyahoe's review against another edition
5.0
A great accompaniment to the series of the same name, this essentially follows on from Sagan's Cosmos, exploring the solar system and all the complexity that encompasses, but keeping the ideas and theories completely accessible. This book will make you want to explore and find out more on the subject, and in that it does its job wonderfully.
marcusnyahoe's review
5.0
A great accompaniment to the series of the same name, this essentially follows on from Sagan's Cosmos, exploring the solar system and all the complexity that encompasses, but keeping the ideas and theories completely accessible. This book will make you want to explore and find out more on the subject, and in that it does its job wonderfully.
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