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Dark Matter Explained

Kristi Lew

Ages 10–16

82 pages · Released Dec 15, 2018

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A note for parents

This is a straightforward educational nonfiction book about dark matter designed for middle-grade to early high school readers. It explains complex physics concepts through simplified language, diagrams, and real scientific methods, making it ideal for students interested in astronomy and physics. The book contains no concerning content and serves primarily to expand scientific literacy and curiosity about the universe.

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Scientists believe that the universe is mostly made up of dark matter, a mysterious substance that is different from the ordinary matter people can touch, smell, see, and interact with. Dark matter cannot be directly observed, but it can be studied by examining its effect on ordinary matter. Simplified explanations of... Scientists believe that the universe is mostly made up of dark matter, a mysterious substance that is different from the ordinary matter people can touch, smell, see, and interact with. Dark matter cannot be directly observed, but it can be studied by examining its effect on ordinary matter. Simplified explanations of complex scientific concepts and fascinating images will help students understand how physicists employ Kepler's laws of planetary motion, gravitational lensing, particle colliders, and other theories and tools to learn about dark matter. Informative sidebars explore related timely topics in depth, while a Further Reading section provides several resources for additional study.

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  • Young Adult Nonfiction
  • Astronomy
  • Astronomy, juvenile literature

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