{"product_id":"three-steps-to-the-universe-9780226283487","title":"Three Steps to the Universe","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf scientists can't touch the Sun, how do they know what it's made of? And if we can't see black holes, how can we be confident they exist? From the Sun and black holes, the authors lead us further into the unknown, to the dark matter and energy that pervade our universe, where science teeters on the edge of theory and discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is not only an excellent introduction to the Sun, black holes, and dark matter, but also a very good book about the scientific process.\" - Choice \"A fluid, crystalline presentation of how scientists think.... The Garfinkles systematically instill how confident lay readers can be in what they read in the popular-science format.\" - Booklist \"Aside from revealing the science behind the sun, black holes and dark matter, the Garfinkles demonstrate how science develops, encouraging readers always to ask, 'How do they know that?' as a way of understanding science.... The Garfinkles aren't afraid to get technical, but this smart, rewarding read is helped by a welcome voice, a feel for narrative, and a useful glossary.\" - Publishers Weekly\"","brand":"The University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49399978623319,"sku":"9780226283487","price":18.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780226283487.jpg?v=1730469333","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/three-steps-to-the-universe-9780226283487","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}