Bibliograph

A black hole is not a hole, Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano ; illustrated by Michael Carroll

Type

Label

A black hole is not a hole, Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano ; illustrated by Michael Carroll

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 72) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A black hole is not a hole

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

642624651

Responsibility statement

Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano ; illustrated by Michael Carroll

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader AR, Middle Grades, 6.1, 2.0, quiz: 149334.Reading Counts RC, 6-8, 6.20, 5.0, quiz: 56862.AR, 6.1, 2.0.

Summary

What is a black hole? Where do they come from? How were they discovered? Can we visit one? Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano takes readers on a ride through the galaxies (ours, and others), answering these questions and many more about the phenomenon known as a black hole. The book starts off with a thorough explanation of gravity and the role it plays in the formation of black holes. Paintings by Michael Carroll, coupled with real telescopic images, help readers visualize the facts and ideas presented in the text, such as how light bends, and what a supernova looks like

Table Of Contents

Places with pull -- The pulling power of a black hole -- Black-hole beginnings -- The blackness of black holes -- Mission impossible? seeking the invisible -- Supersized surprises -- Close encounters of the imaginary kind -- Turning the universe upside-down

Target audience

pre adolescent

Contributor