The Speed of Starlight

Colin Stuart (author), Ximo Abadía (illustrator)

First US edition

Hardback (01 Oct 2019)

Not available for sale

Out of stock

Other formats & editions

New: Hardback (23 Aug 2018) $21.11; Paperback (12 Nov 2020) ~~RRP $13.60~~ $12.50

Publisher's Synopsis

A contemporary exploration of physics, light, and sound told through stunning graphic artwork.

Designed to present physics in a totally new way, this book explores the topics of physics, light, and sound alongside incredible artwork from Ximo Abadìa. Visualize sonar sound, discover the speed of light, and understand basic quantum physics with easy-to-understand, engaging text by acclaimed science writer Colin Stuart. Impressive design meets exciting content in this title that will truly captivate and inspire.

About the Publisher

Big Picture Press

Big Picture Press books are objects to be pored over and then returned to, again and again... created by and made for the incurably curious. We also recognize that visual excellence enhances the way we read and the stories we are told - whatever corner of the globe you're reading from. And thus our motto, taken from an old Navajo poem: MANY TONGUES ONE EYE.

Book information

ISBN:	9781536208559
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Imprint:	Big Picture Press
Pub date:	01 Oct 2019
Edition:	First US edition
DEWEY:	530
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	77
Weight:	1038g
Height:	346mm
Width:	279mm
Spine width:	14mm