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Star talk, everything you ever need to know about space travel, sci-fi, the human race, the universe, and beyond, with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Charles Liu ; Jeffrey Lee Simons

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Star talk, everything you ever need to know about space travel, sci-fi, the human race, the universe, and beyond, with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Charles Liu ; Jeffrey Lee Simons

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Star talk

Oclc number

9334205441085352350

Responsibility statement

with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Charles Liu ; Jeffrey Lee Simons

Sub title

everything you ever need to know about space travel, sci-fi, the human race, the universe, and beyond

Summary

This beautifully illustrated companion to celebrated scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s popular podcast and National Geographic Channel TV show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curious about the complexities of our universe. For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere. In 2009, he founded StarTalk, the wildly popular podcast that became an Emmy-nominated talk show on the National Geographic Channel this year. Tyson’s pioneering, provocative book will take the greatest hits from the airwaves to the page in one smart, richly illustrated compendium. Featuring vivid photography, thought-provoking sidebars, enlightening facts, and fun quotes from science and entertainment luminaries like Bill Nye and Dan Aykroyd, StarTalk reimagines science’s most challenging topics—from how the brain works to the physics of comic book superheroes—in a relatable, humorous way that will delight fans and new readers alike

Table Of Contents

What do I pack for Mars? -- What do I eat in space? -- Can we use wormholes to travel? -- Who goes there? -- Are we there yet? -- Pale blue dot or big blue marble? -- How do we get water? -- Where do storms come from? -- Is there a solution for pollution? -- Is this the end of the world as we know it? -- If we evolved from monkeys, why are monkeys still here? -- Can science help me find true love? -- What's the spice of life? -- Where does creativity come from? -- Shall we play a game? -- Is God real? -- When are the zombies coming? -- Could Superman survive a black hole? -- Why don't we have flying cars yet? -- Could bigfoot be a space alien? -- When will we be able to time-travel?

Target audience

general

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