The Super Cool Science of Star Wars: The Saber-Swirling Science Behind the Death Star, Aliens, and Life in That Galaxy Far, Far Away!
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Super Cool Science of Star Wars: The Saber-Swirling Science Behind the Death Star, Aliens, and Life in That Galaxy Far, Far Away!
By (Author) Mark Brake
Skyhorse Publishing
Sky Pony Press
1st February 2021
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
791.4375
Physical Properties
Paperback
136
Width 178mm, Height 229mm, Spine 15mm
363g
Description
Age range 9 to 12
Learn about the science used by Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and more in the Star Wars galaxy
Star Wars has captured the hearts and imaginations of sci-fi fans worldwide. We all marvel at its dazzling variety of aliens, spaceships, and planets. That's because there's something revolutionary about the actual science in Star Wars. These painted pictures from the movies make us see the universe in a new light. They inspire us to ask questions such as:
- How much would it cost to build a Death Star
- Did Star Wars predict the existence of exoplanets
- Could a single blast from the Death Star destroy the earth
- Could Starkiller Base suck the energy from a star And many more!
The Super Cool Science of Star Wars is a book for any young Star Wars fan. You don't need to be a Jedi scientist to make the jump to light speed and find the facts behind the Star Wars galaxy!
Author Bio
Mark Brake developed the worlds first science and science fiction degree in 1999 and launched the worlds first astrobiology degree in 2005. Hes communicated science through film, television, print, and radio on five continents, including for NASA, Seattles Science Fiction Museum, the BBC, the Royal Institution, and Sky Movies.
