{"product_id":"dont-know-much-about-space-9780064408356","title":"Don't Know Much about Space","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf Earth is round, why don't people on the other side of the world fall off? (see page 26)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Mars red because it's embarrassed? (see page 49)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf black holes are invisible, how do we know they're there? (see page 86)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eUsing the popular style that has won millions of readers, best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis blasts off for the stars  With an entertaining question-and-answer format, amusing anecdotes, and fact-filled sidebars, he sets his sights on the mysteries of space.Humorous illustrations, along with NASA photographs, add fun and excitement to this fascinating and comprehensive book. Davis takes you back to the time when the Babylonians first charted the stars -- over three thousand years ago  You'll uncover amazing facts about the planets and stars, read how people were once convinced that Earth was the center of the universe, and discover how the experience of moonwalking astronauts may someday lead us to become pioneers on other planets.This book is the perfect companion to \u003cem\u003eDon't Know Much About(R) The Universe\u003c\/em\u003e -- and all the other books in the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e best-selling Don't Know Much About(R) series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780064408356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.04h x 6.00w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/23\/2001 pg. 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2001 pg. 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2001 pg. 130 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2002 pg. 130 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2001 pg. 217\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e77105 \/ Don't Know Much about Space\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.5 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kenneth C. Davis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43643935195317,"sku":"9780064408356","price":9.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_77473c85-9fb6-4713-83b9-28d26250e197.jpg?v=1708444914","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/dont-know-much-about-space-9780064408356","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}