Books that unravel the mysteries of the universe, oceans, and museums

Unravelling the mysteries of the universe has been a human fascination since the beginning of time. From recording observations of stars, planets, and celestial sights to space travel, and even ideas of living in Mars has crossed the human mind. This book is a beautiful way for us to learn about the things we've wondered by understanding the science behind the mysteries. 

Similar to the other books in this series The Wonders of Nature and An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, this book The Mysteries of the Universe has a satin ribbon bookmark, attractive cover, and gold coated page edges. Readers of all ages will love flipping through the beautiful pages that explore more than 100 celestial objects from planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies. The illustrations, close-up images, and incredible photography will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space, leaving the reader fascinated and curious to find out more about the beauty and mystery of our universe. 

The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text with facts, myths, and key discoveries about the universe was not only fun to read, but also reminded us of our magical nights of seeing meteor showers/ shooting stars. As well as the night we observed constellations and objects at Long Point Eco Adventures in Norfolk County, the planetarium visit in Montreal and the space themed exhibitions at the Ontario Science Centre and the Aga Khan museum, and our meteorite explorations in Sudbury. It has also rekindled our hopes of travelling to observe the Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights that Babylonian astronomers first recorded sighting in 567 BCE. 

We find peace by the lakes and excitement by the sea, and most of the time when we look and admire the water we don't think about the extraordinary life under these ecosystems. Over the past several years, humans have continued to throw mounds of garbage in the ocean without thinking of the consequences. Now, our oceans are polluted and wildlife are suffering, so it is crucial that we gain knowledge about what lives underwater and how our actions have not only affected the lives in the ocean we are still discovering, but also how our livelihood is threatened because of acidification, overfishing, and pollution. 

Oceanology is an informative beautiful introduction to marine life and the ocean environment that brings the riches of the underwater world onto the printed page. The photography reveals an abundance of life, from microscopic plankton to great whales, seaweed to starfish. 

This book is published in association with the Smithsonian Institution explores every corner of the oceans, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches. The clear, simple illustrations explains how life has adapted to the marine environment. It also examines the physical forces and processes that shape the oceans, from global circulation systems and tides to undersea volcanoes and tsunamis.

We visit museums every chance we get in every city we visit, they are the best way to learn about the past, present, and the future. Behind the Scenes at the Museum given us exclusive access to hidden objects that aren't normally on public display. We can see a world of animal specimens, priceless jewelry too valuable to be on display, and fragile papers that must be kept in carefully controlled conditions. 

This books has information about world's most interesting museums. The images, step-by-step explanations of techniques, behind-the-scenes information about incredible artifacts from history, and details that reveal the hard work, care, and effort that goes into collecting, preserving, and storing them makes this book an interesting read for people of all ages.

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