SezMe
20th June 2008, 12:48 AM
First, full disclosure: I am the lesser half of the author of this book so be forewarned.
Ellen Jackson has just had a new book released that "stars" (little play on words there, I suppose) Dr. Alex Fillippenko, one of the leading astronomers now working on black holes, dark matter, dark energy and the like. You can read reviews of the book here (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Mysterious-Universe/Ellen-Jackson/e/9780618563258/).
The book is part of a "Scientists in the Field" series that is intended to get young people interested in the pursuing science as a career. While the book is intended for young audiences, I think it is a good introduction to the subject for all age groups. To make sure it is scienfically accurate, Ellen had it reviewed by a number of astronomers including our own Bad Astronomer.
Ellen is making a special introductory offer on the book through an Interview with the Universe (http://www.ellenjackson.net/work11.htm). I think it's quite clever...take a look.
And enjoy the book.
Ellen Jackson has just had a new book released that "stars" (little play on words there, I suppose) Dr. Alex Fillippenko, one of the leading astronomers now working on black holes, dark matter, dark energy and the like. You can read reviews of the book here (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Mysterious-Universe/Ellen-Jackson/e/9780618563258/).
The book is part of a "Scientists in the Field" series that is intended to get young people interested in the pursuing science as a career. While the book is intended for young audiences, I think it is a good introduction to the subject for all age groups. To make sure it is scienfically accurate, Ellen had it reviewed by a number of astronomers including our own Bad Astronomer.
Ellen is making a special introductory offer on the book through an Interview with the Universe (http://www.ellenjackson.net/work11.htm). I think it's quite clever...take a look.
And enjoy the book.