A Black Hole Is NOT a Hole

By: Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano / Illustrated by: Michael Carroll Get ready to S-T-R-E-T-C-H your mind! What is a black hole? Where do they come from? How were they discovered? Can we visit one? Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano takes readers on a ride through the galaxies (ours, and others), answering these questions and many more about the astronomical phenomenon known as a black hole. In lively and often humorous text, the book starts off with a thorough explanation of gravity and the role it plays in the formation of black holes. Paintings by Michael Carroll, coupled with real telescopic images, help readers visualize the facts and ideas presented in the text, such as how light bends, and what a supernova looks like. A Black Hole Is NOT a Hole is an excellent introduction to an extremely complex scientific concept for young readers interested in astronomy. Back matter includes a timeline which sums up important findings discussed throughout, while the glossary and index provide a quick