| CDN Pub Library: | $39.95 US (N7054CP) | | CDN School: | $49.95 US (N7054CS) | | CDN Board/District: | $89.95 US (N7054CB) |
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| Grades: | 9 to 12 | | | | | Runtime: | 45 minutes | | | | | Item #: | N7054 | | | | | Availability: | In Stock! | | | | | Format: | VHS | | | | | Also Available In: | | | | | | Closed-Captioning: | Yes |
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
For sale in U.S. and Canada only-- At the edge of the spectral frontier, strange things go 'bang!' in the night. High-energy radiation, the alarm signal of atoms in extreme distress, can only be detected in space through the advanced technology of X-ray telescopes and gamma-ray satellites. In Extreme Astronomy, rare but spectacular catastrophes caused by high-energy radiation -- such as supernovas, stars in collision and planets falling into black holes -- are glimpsed through these instruments, teaching us more about our universe. Part of the multivolume Cosmic Odyssey Video Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"...exceptional...Well narrated...concepts and theories are explained with dazzling graphics, simulations, animations and occasional NASA supplied real visual data...The lure of cosmic mysteries in this excellent series is compelling and thought-provoking. This series will be very useful for high school astronomy and physics courses..."- School Library Journal (Sept 2003)
"This series would be a great addition to the astronomy classroom. The videos will pique the interest of students and encourage new approaches to the subject. They are a great introduction and should provide new ideas to explore. Highly recommended."- Library Media Connection (Jan 2004)
