Our Universe

by Russell Stannard

This book provides 9-13 year olds with a rea l understanding of how the universe began and the expectatio ns of its future. It includes many amazing statistics, quizz es and glossary entries which help build comprehension. '

Genres: Science

96 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1995

About the author

Russell Stannard is a retired high-energy particle physicist, who was born in London, England, on 24 December 1931. He currently holds the position of Professor Emeritus of Physics at the Open University. In 1986, he was awarded the Templeton UK Project Award for ‘significant contributions to the field of spiritual values; in particular for contributions to greater understanding of science and religion’. He was awarded the OBE for ‘contributions to physics, the Open University, and the popularisation of science’ (1998) and the Bragg Medal and Prize of the Institute of Physics for ‘distinguished contributions to the teaching of physics’ (1999). He was admitted as a Fellow of University College London in 2000.

Reviews

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting and easy to understand.

[Shaunda Penny · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really engaging, but not dumbed down, overview of astronomy. My kids (5&7) begged for it every day!