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LONGLISTED for the 2020 ABIA Small Publisher's Adult Book of the Year

NOMINATEDfor the AAAS / SB&F Book Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Science / Subaru

Are we alone in the Universe? Where did the Moon come from? How do we know what stars are made…

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1 author picked Cosmic Chronicles as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book makes me feel like I am discovering the clues that will lead to solving some of the big questions of our existence. Fred Watson is very good at explaining mind-blowing cosmic science, and I enjoyed his wit and sense of humor. 

This book is about the resilience of our planet Earth. It discusses the science behind cosmic phenomena and explains new technology and applied physics. It made me feel that all may not be lost due to our environmental destruction. My favorite section is about the research contributions made around the globe by citizen scientists and amateur astronomers…

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