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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

gmcuriousgeorge's review

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3.0

Great book! explains astrophysics concepts in a way that they become simple.

thecandiegirl's review against another edition

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funny informative inspiring medium-paced

4.25

rociobn28's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.75

vanessalikes2read's review against another edition

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adventurous informative inspiring mysterious medium-paced

4.0

orianaber0940's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

caragab's review against another edition

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informative fast-paced

4.0

alyshadeshae's review

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5.0

There is so much information included in this book for kids. Neil touches on so many topics outside of just astrophysics including many social issues. But not in such a heavy-handed way that people who disagree with him will likely have much of an issue, just enough that the kids reading this will likely pause, take note, and continue on until presented with the issue again at which point they'll already have some insight.

As for the sciencey bits, I'll be recommending this to all the science-minded kidlets I know because this is just a great little book to introduce them to the concepts of astrophysics. It's that starting point that sets them off on their own educational adventures. After all, we know that you learn more readily when it's something that interests you!

resemblesrage's review against another edition

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informative fast-paced

2.5

toxicpick's review against another edition

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informative inspiring medium-paced

meppell's review

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4.0

I decided this would be a fun and easy one...after all, it is “for young people” and I am a 38 year old university graduate who appreciates ongoing education. Yea, no...haha it was not an easy read but it was an enjoyable challenge. Multiple parts blew my mind, others stretched me to really understand.