Book

Cosmic inflation explained / Kelly Blumenthal.

Summary:

"Cosmic inflation is the theory that the early universe went through fast, exponential expansion for a fraction of a second after the Big Bang and then slowed down to the current rate of expansion. Simplified explanations of complex scientific concepts such as dark energy, dark matter, and the cosmic microwave background and dynamic images will help students comprehend how the study of cosmic inflation has reshaped our understanding of how the universe was born, evolved, and might be in the future. This title correlates with the Next Generation Science Standards' emphasis on scientific collection and analysis of data and evidence-based theories. Informative sidebars explore related timely topics in depth, while a Further Reading section provides several resources for additional study."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780766099531
ISBN: 0766099539
ISBN: 9780766099548
ISBN: 0766099547
Physical Description: 80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Publisher: New York, NY : Enslow Publishing, [2018]
Copyright: ©2019.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Universal accounting -- Hubble's legacy -- The far reaches of the observable universe -- Cosmic inflation: something from nothing -- The past, present and future of our universe -- Unanswered questions in cosmology.
Target Audience Note:	Grades 7 to 12.