Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going
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Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going

Neil deGrasse Tyson and James Trefil

Why we picked it

Tyson and Trefil tackle life's biggest questions — Who are we? Where did we come from? — with humor, clarity, and awe-inspiring cosmic perspective.

Our review

Big ideas don’t get more exciting than this. Tyson and Trefil invite readers on a mind-expanding journey through space and time, tackling life’s biggest questions with humor, clarity, and awe. It’s a thought-provoking blend of science and wonder that helps young dreamers see how curiosity can lead to understanding the universe—and ourselves.

About this book

From the product listing

In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science.

For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast.

In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia—How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?—and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories.

Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos.
or all who loved To Infinity and Beyond, StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Cosmos: Possible Worlds, this new book will take them on more journeys into the wonders of the universe and beyond.


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Middle School, High School
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Neil deGrasse Tyson and James Trefil