Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Feb 2019 · W. W. Norton & Company

About this ebook

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.

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 full-color photos, infographics, and 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 readers.

Ratings and reviews

A fantastic kids version of space science! Everything a child should know about the universe. I bought it for my kids.

Very sweet and simple. I enjoy every page.

About the author

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. He lives in New York City.

Gregory Mone, a former editor at Popular Science, adapted Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Astrophysics for People in a Hurry for young readers. He is the coauthor, with Daniela Rus, of The Heart and the Chip, as well as four New York Times bestsellers, and lives in Massachusetts.