Isaac Asimov’s Guide to Earth and Space

A wide-ranging exploration of our universe — from “what makes the wind blow?” to “how was the moon formed?” — in questions-and-answer format, written in vintage Asimov style. “A fine introduction to modern astronomical theory.” — LIBRARY JOURNAL
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