How to Build a Universe

The universe—demystified! With eye-catching graphics, science illustrator Ben Gilliland unravels the complex concepts of scientific cosmology. In his funny, smart, and accessible guide to the evolution of our universe, Gilliland leads us from the Big Bang to the development of the stars, galaxies, and planets—and into the future. Each chapter highlights groundbreaking discoveries in physics, with amusing sidebars throughout.

ISBN10:	1454915900
ISBN13:	9781454915904
Number Of Pages:	224
Publication Date:	20150203
Publisher:	Sterling
Binding:	Hardback

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The universe—demystified! Using a combination of eye-catching graphics, humor, and erudite storytelling, science illustrator Ben Gilliland shows us how the cosmos came to be, from the formation of the first particles in the Big Bang to the development of the stars, galaxies, and planets, leading us up to the present . . . and into the future. Each chapter builds the story of the universe piece by piece, highlighting groundbreaking discoveries in physics from the likes of Albert Einstein, Max Planck, and Peter Higgs, with fun and enlightening sidebars throughout.