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Introduces black holes, describing their physical features, how they were discovered, what causes them, and where they exist in space.

At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly it can bend space, throwing vast jets of radiation millions of light years out into the cosmos. Its kind were the very first inhabitants of the universe, the black holes. Join Professors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw in exploring our universe's most mysterious inhabitants, how they are formed, why they are essential components of every galaxy, including our own, and what secrets they still hold, waiting...

When pizzeria owner's son requests a pizza with everything, his father helps him add sauce, a house, penguins, and more, until they accidentally create a pizza black hole.

When the baddest of bad guys threatens the world with a giant black hole, Ben Braver is the only one who can stop him. Ready or not, Ben's about to learn what it really means to be a hero.

Briefly describes the formation and composition of black holes and the forces connected with them.

Explores the phenomenon of black holes, explains why astronomers think they exist, what causes them, what they are like inside, and the search to find black holes in space.

Kate and her grandfather use one of his inventions, combining psychic power with quantum physics, to travel faster than the speed of light on a mission to save the sun from a premature death.

Discusses black holes, what they are, why they exist, and the possible consequences they pose for our universe.

"An introduction to quasars and black holes with information about their formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, a glossary, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.