Cosmic Queries, James Trefil
Cosmic Queries, James Trefil
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Cosmic Queries
StarTalk’s Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going

Author: James Trefil, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lindsey N. Walker

Narrator: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lauren Fortgang

Unabridged: 6 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/02/2021

Synopsis

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 this illuminating audiobook, Tyson and coauthor 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 listeners of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos.

About James Trefil

James Trefil is Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University. He has written more than fifty books on science for a general audience. His writing has won the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award, the American Association for the Advancement of Science Westinghouse Science Journalism Award, and other honors.

About Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, among other books. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, where he has served since 1996. Dr. Tyson is the host and cofounder of the Emmy-nominated podcast StarTalk. He lives in New York City.

About Lauren Fortgang

Lauren Fortgang, a graduate of Fordham University’s Theater Program, is an actress, costume designer, and narrator. She has recorded everything from video games to textbooks. Her audiobook narrations have earned AudioFile Earphones Awards and placed her as a finalist for an Audie Award in 2014.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on March 20, 2021

Several years ago, my family went to the Museum of Natural Sciences in New York City, and we attended a presentation narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and Neil deGrasse Tyson. I can still hear their voices in my head, as I looked at the stars on the ceiling in that mesmerizing room. His passion for the un......more

Goodreads review by La Crosse County Library on September 13, 2022

Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going (2021) is based on Neil deGrasse Tyson's Q & A science podcast StarTalk. I found this book to be engaging, fun, and conversational, almost as if the reader was sitting across from physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and......more

Quotes

“Manages to make astrophysics accessible and interesting.”

AARP Magazine

“Addressing age-old questions with new verve…Its real value is in just how efficiently it covers what we currently know about this chunk of spacetime we call home."

Forbes

“If you’re a fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s StarTalk podcast, you’re bound to find much in this book to enjoy.”

BGC Sky at Night Magazine (4-star review)

“Casual readers and science buffs alike will appreciate Tyson’s folksy approach to explaining difficult scientific concepts. An engaging work that will have wide appeal.”

Library Journal (starred review)

“[Tyson is] known for popularizing and explaining tangled issues of science…A lively, richly illustrated celebration of scientific inquiry.”

Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“[A] breezy survey of physics’s curiosities.”

Publishers Weekly

“Both casual and avid science enthusiasts will welcome this volume’s ten info-dense chapters…including truly riveting trivia and stats, as well as Tyson’s humor… [An] exuberant and enticing resource.”

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Awards

  • AARP Magazine Editors’ Pick
  • #1 Amazon bestseller
  • Voice Arts Award
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