Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry Audiobook

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times bestselling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young listeners

From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly―and with Tyson’s characteristic wit, there’s a lot of fun thrown in, too.

This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young listeners.

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“Burton is the ideal narrator for this young adult adaptation of Tyson’s similarly titled 2017 book…[Burton] narrates with infectious curiosity and wonder. His clear tone and even pacing will help listeners to understand these mind-bending chapters and stay engaged. Tyson’s passion for his field of study is evident and is matched by Burton’s obvious love of sharing knowledge. The recording includes a glossary, and even that is interesting listening in Burton’s capable hands! While this work could have easily been bogged down by such an enormous, complex subject, Tyson’s conversational writing style combined with Burton’s lively tone make this a must-have for young adult nonfiction collections.”

— Booklist (starred audio review)