Black Holes in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)

Space in Action: Augmented Reality (Alternator Books ®)

by Kevin Kurtz

Black holes are invisible. Their gravity is so strong that not even light can escape. Explore the newest techniques that astronomers use to study black holes and learn about thrilling discoveries in black hole science, with the help of exciting augmented reality features.

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2020

About the author

Kevin Kurtz has loved books and nature since he was a kid growing up in upstate New York. As an adult, he has worked at a marine biology research center, an aquarium and a children's science museum. He has also sailed on scientific research ships, including with the Chicxulub Impact Crater expedition as scientists drilled into the crater from the asteroid impact that wiped out most of the dinosaurs.

His first children's book, 'A Day in the Salt Marsh,' was published in 2007. He continues to write books and visit schools to introduce children to the wonders of reading, writing, science and nature.

Reviews

[Nicole Sampson · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK IS SO COOL!! My kids and I really enjoyed it. It had a companion app that made the book come to life in 3D. It was awesome. You use the apps on various pages to make the pictures come to life. My kids absolutely loved it and were so sad when we had to take it back to the library.