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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

By: Gregory Mone, Gabrielle de Cuir, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Narrated by: LeVar Burton
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Neil deGrasse Tyson's number-one New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young listeners.

From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly - and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.

This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young listeners.

©2019 Neil deGrasse Tyson and Gregoy Mone (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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Wonderful

We have this book and it is one of my daughters favorites so to have this with the amazing Lavar Burton reading was truly a treat for both of us.

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space

Great intro to the cosmos. Adults will enjoy this just as much as the kids.


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perfect combo LeVar Burton and Neil DeGrasse Tyson

the voice of my childhood meets one of my heroes in a Wonder filled overview of space.

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excellent narration and excellent writing

my adolescent daughters and myself listened to this book together. it took a few chapters for my youngest to get into the book but neither daughter has a love of astronomy. by the middle of the book both girls had gained an interest in astronomy and were wanting to learn more. by the end if the book all three of us had learned more about astronomy than we knew before and were sorry the book had come to an end. expert narration by the master himself. and excellent writing by well respected experts. this is a great read and listen for any age.

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Super interesting

It's great! Astrophysics for young people in a hurry is a very interesting lecture and it's my second favorite lecture!

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An entertaining introduction to astrophysics!

This book was choc-full of fascinating nuggest of Astronomical goodness entertainingly delivered in an engaging manner which can be enjoyed by children and adults alike!

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Let’s talk more about…

…dark matter and wormholes; before we go to Mars. I just purchased, To Infinity and Beyond! Keep ‘em coming Mr. DeGrasse Tyson. Hi to Mr. Walker.

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Excellent Content & Performance!

I can't imagine a better book on astrophysics for kids (or adult beginners!). The reading was incredibly impressive and brought the content to life.

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great book

The reader did an excellent job. keeping you interesting without being felt younger being talked down too. I recommend this for kids and adults!

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enjoyable

I chose to listen to this book because I had listened to astrophysics for people in a hurry by Mr Tyson. very similar material if not the exact same material covered in that book. but as expected by the title presented in a much more kid-friendly format. most notably it is read by LeVar Burton who my generation remembers as the host of reading rainbow. And it'll walk down memory lane to hear his voice reading to me.

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