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Universe (DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias) Kindle Edition

by DK (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 1,488 ratings
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Marvel at the wonders of the universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our solar system and beyond.

Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the basic techniques of practical astronomy.

The core of the book is a tour of the cosmos covering the Solar System, the Milky Way, and galaxies beyond our own. Explanatory pages introduce different celestial phenomena, such as galaxies, and are followed by catalogs that profile the most interesting and important examples.

A comprehensive star atlas completes the picture, with entries on each of the 88 constellations and a monthly sky guide showing the night sky as it appears throughout the year as viewed from both the northern and southern hemispheres.
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    DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
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    527 pages
  3. Language
    English
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    Sept. 8 2020
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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.

From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.

From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

www.dk.com

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Customers find the content of the book great, with beautiful illustrations. They say it's a treasure trove of information for both young and old. Readers also mention they're excited to learn about the universe.

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Customers find the content of the book great, with beautiful illustrations. They say it's a treasure trove of information for young and old. Readers also say their kids are excited to learn about the universe.

"...My kids love the book and are so excited to learn about the universe! This was a fantastic investment in their home learning!..." Read more

"The photos are fantastic, and the book itself is a treasure trove of information. Love it. Kids love to look through it too." Read more

"Great book that everyone should have. It will never go out of date but just expanded on sometime in the future." Read more

"Excellent book. Ten year old grand daughter loved it. Unfortunately poor packaging damaged to corners of the book." Read more

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Customers find the visuals in the book beautiful and informative. They also say it's a gorgeous textbook.

"Very good quality. Gorgeous text book." Read more

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choice to buy the book or the e-book with the free kindle app for pc or android device.the e-book format is much cheeper. 2020 edition for this first class book of 527 pages.smithsonian and DK edition team up to make the universe closer to you. if you choose e-book,you can transer the screen on your t.v. i like to give more than 5 stars for this marvel.
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  • beetlejuice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2025
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    Very good quality. Gorgeous text book.
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  • R T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Informative Book BUT…
    Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2023
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This book has beautiful illustration and great information for young and old! It is more than worth the cost!! My kids love the book and are so excited to learn about the universe! This was a fantastic investment in their home learning!

    But, 鶹 continues to package books very poorly! The box was over sized and there was such a small about of plastic wrap in it that the covers of the book were quite damaged! I had to return it and order a replacement. Although the replacement was not damaged this time there was no plastic wrap in the box but the box was smaller which prevented the book from moving around as much. I am shocked the second one wasn’t damaged. I recommend trying to buy this book from a book store or a seller that packages properly to prevent damage. I have ordered quite a few books from 鶹 and it say 90% of heavy hard cover books have been damaged. So frustrating!
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  • mholyome
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just an all around great book
    Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2024
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    The photos are fantastic, and the book itself is a treasure trove of information. Love it. Kids love to look through it too.
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  • bob wiebe
    5.0 out of 5 stars A ton of info
    Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2024
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    The book is about the universe and believe me the whole universe seems to be in the book.
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  • AC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2023
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    A book that excited my kids about learning is a 5 star book for me! Both my boys, 6 and 10, can’t wait for us to read through two pages a night on a specific topic each night. I wish 鶹 would package their books better so the corners don’t dent due to shipping.
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  • eltodesukane
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but too broad coverage
    Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2024
    Format: Hardcover
    This is a very good book.
    But it covers too much, meaning each topic is very minimally covered.
    There are 158 pages about the night sky, the constellations, the monthly sky guide.
    Those 158 pages should belong to a different book.
    Those 158 pages should have been used to show more about planets and galaxies.
    Half a page on Hubble, one page on Europa, two pages on Andromeda galaxy.
    One should expect more in a book about the universe.
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  • Rodney Goodall
    5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
    Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2023
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    Great book that everyone should have. It will never go out of date but just expanded on sometime in the future.
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  • JOHN A. KENNEDY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2023
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  • Egor T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Siparişim gayet seri bir bşekilde güzelce paketlenmiş olarak bana ulaştırıldı.
    Reviewed in Turkey on October 29, 2024
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    Satıcı güzel ve özenli bir şekilde istediğim kitabı paketledi, kargo şirketi hızlıydı ve ilgiliydi, teslimat süresinin bitmesine 3 gün kala, beklediğimden daha çabuk kitap elime geçti. Emeği geçen herkese teşekkürler!
    Kitaba gelince zaten DK'nın harika bir çalışması, herkese tavsiye ederim.
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  • Anko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dk books are visually best
    Reviewed in India on October 3, 2024
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    It's good, came in good condition 👍
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  • Sharon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book
    Reviewed in Australia on April 7, 2025
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    Beautiful, informative book. Love it.
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  • Jeyjey1912
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Muss für jedes Bücherregal!
    Reviewed in Germany on June 20, 2025
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    Eine wahnsinnig tolle Bücherreihe von DK! Bei Wissensbüchern bleiben wir unbedingt bei diesem Verlag, haben mittlerweile mehr als acht Exemplare im Bücherregal. Da kann jeder noch was lernen. Die Illustrationen sind sehr schön und die Menge an Informationen ist überwältigend. Es macht Spaß, diese durch zu blättern.
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  • Joaquin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Libro enorme, gran formato
    Reviewed in Spain on October 13, 2021
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    La compra fue de un libro con defecto proveniente de Alemania, creo. Tenía el lomo un poco dañado como indicaba en la descripción. Contento por la compra. Ojalá existiera en versión en castellano esta edición de 2020. Debe pesar dos o tres kilos. Actualizado a los últimos años.
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