A Black Hole is Not a Hole: Updated Edition

by Carolyn Cinami Decristofano, Michael Carroll (Illustrator)

A black hole isn't really a hole . . . is it? Get ready to S-T-R-E-T-C-H your mind with this beloved and best-selling science book. Updated with an all-new chapter about the first black-hole image ever!What are black holes, what causes them, and how the heck did scientists discover them? Acclaimed STEM writer Carolyn DeCristofano's playful text shares how astronomers find black holes, introduces our nearest black-hole neighbors, and provides an excellent introduction to an extremely complex scientific topic. Gorgeous space paintings supplement real telescopic images, and funny doodles and speech bubbles keep the content light and fun.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Space

146 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 7, 2021

Reviews

[Ethan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book has one or two small funny parts.

[Brianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explains black holes in a way that younger teens or children can understand. It even helped me understand them better as an grown up astronomy lover.