Cham, Jorge

Determined to be an astrophysicist one day, Oliver explains everything he learns-like how the sun burps, how ghost particles fly through you, and the uncanny similarities between Mercury and cafeteria meatballs. Oliver finally feels like he's starting to figure things out . . . but can he stay out of the principal's office, or catch a break from his annoying sister?.

"You've got questions: about space, time, gravity, and your odds of meeting your older self inside a wormhole. All the answers you need are right here. Why can't I travel back in time? Where did the universe come from? What's inside a black hole? Can I rearrange the particles in my cat and turn it into a dog? [The authors] offer short, accessible, and lighthearted answers to some of the most common . . . and most profound questions about the universe they've received. This witty . . . and fully illustrated book is a . . . troubleshooting guide for the perplexing aspects of reality, big and small, from the invisible particles that make up your body to the identical version of you currently reading this exact sentence in the corner of some other galaxy. If the universe came with an FAQ, this would be it"--Provided by publisher.

Describes in simplest language what is not yet known about the universe today--and still needs to be explored--using infographics, cartoons, and humorous illustrations. Discusses dark matter and energy, gravity, time, dimensions, antimatter, the Big Bang, alien life, and other aspects of the universe.