About the Book
This full color highly illustrated and engaging compact guide to the creation of the universe, the solar system and galaxies, presents a world of possibility in your pocket.
This guide explains what we know about the universe - including all the key features from the Big Bang to the planets. Beginning with an introduction to our understanding about how the universe works, this Smithsonian Gem then follows with sections on every major aspect of the universe, all heavily illustrated and supported by a range of fact boxes. The book concludes with speculation on the future of the universe