We’re the Center of the Universe!: Science’s Biggest Mistakes About Astronomy and Physics
Series: Science Gets It Wrong
Written by Christine Zuchora-Walske
Lerner Publishing Group 2/17/2015
978-1-4677-3663-3
32 pages Age 9 to 12
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“The universe circles around Earth.
Creatures live on the Sun.
You can tell the future by looking at the Stars.
At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science’s biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about physics and astronomy, and see how scientific thought changes over time.”
Review
Why is Pluto no longer a planet? What makes waves ebb and flow as they do? How did the universe begin? We’re the Center of the Universe will answer these questions and many more in this truly fascinating read. Even non-science buffs will find We’re the Center of the Universe interesting.
We’re the Center of the Universe packs a wild punch. Kids can learn about some of the greatest thinkers and scientists throughout history, and how their thoughts and postulates—once considered true—are now terribly off base. The physical sciences change with time. New information and tools improve research. New scientists bring new ideas. We’re the Center of the Universe will have kids laughing—and thinking—about the beliefs people once held, but as the author states,
“. . . in the future, people might think our scientific ideas are pretty goofy too!”
I loved the book and found it difficult to put down. Well-written and well-researched, kids will be drawn into to this primer on the misconceptions regarding our world and universe, specifically in the areas of physics and astronomy. The illustrations and photographs are fantastic and teachers can quickly incorporate We’re the Center of the Universe into the Common Core requirements.
Ms. Christine Zuchora-Walske knows how to write non-fiction for children. We’re the Center of the Universe is not a dry textbook, but rather a great adjunct text, a quick reference, and a fun read. In the resources section, she thoughtfully summarizes each book and website so readers can quickly find more information about whatever sparked their interest.
From ancient times to modern times, science continues to change and, sometimes, old ideas and thoughts are simply funny or just odd. Kids will find much to laugh about and learn inside the covers of We’re the Center of the Universe.
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WE’RE THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE! : SCIENCE’S BIGGEST MISTAKES ABOUT ASTRONOMY AND PHYSICS (SCIENCE GETS IT WRONG). Text copyright © 2015 by Christine Zuchora-Walske. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Lerner Publishing Group, Minneapolis, MN.
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This DEfinitely sounds like a good book, Sue! And the truth is, there are a lot of things that are actually theory that many people consider scientific fact. I think that happens when common sense leaves the room!
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Common sense has left the room?! Oh, no, that explains my last 8 months. I do agree though, theory and fact tend to get muddled. That’s my theory, anyway. 🙂
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I voted, even though I find it incredibly difficult to choose just ONE from each group.
This book sounds very thought provoking. Great review, Sue! “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ~ Arthur C. Clarke
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Thank you for voting. I need all the votes I can get to get the correct winner. Congrats on your win.
Mr. Clarke, stop making me think so hard. It hurts!
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I’ll try howling about it on Twitter to help you gain some votes. May or may not make a difference.:D
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Thanks!
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AW-right! I need t’ get dis one ‘ere at once! (Sorry. I just felt like typing in an accent. 😉 )
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Ya’ let me know iffin ya’ do. (Too much snow? Too many weather days, not enough classroom time?) ❓
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Will do, marm! (Yes; Yes; Yes)
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My favorite kind of book – the kind I pretend to peruse for for a kid while actually trying to learn everything I slept through in grade school. On a more important note, it’s great, Sue, to see you back in the Kid Lit Command Module (equipped, no doubt, with a TV tuned in to the Buckeye’s run in the NCAAs). Hope all things related to your hip are quickly improving.
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Thank you. I am not a basketball fan. Now football, GO BUCKS! Appreciate hearing from you. It has been a while.
Hey, how is book 2 coming alone? I hear Colt is anxious to keep moving and doesn’t know to where.
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You have room? I think he’s looking to Ohio to move. As soon as it’s done, you’ll be first to know.
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Sure. Send him here. I’ll be waiting with a cozy bookmark. 🙂
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Wow Sue! I love finding things to make my kids smarter, and you made me want this book! It does sound amazing! And yes my kids are smart but no I really can’t take credit.
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Aw, you can take credit. If you believe in nature, you made ’em. If you believe in nurture, you raised ’em. Either way, you helped. 🙂 This is a great book. I learned alot!
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