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Ask HN: Recommended books on blackholes for school-aged?
My little daughter started drawing blackholes and asking about them, whether these are doors to other dimensions, and so on. When I was a kid I got fascinated by the concept of these "gravity wells", from a 1984's encyclopedia and Disney's black hole movie with AI and all. Even designed a spaceship inside an asteroid to withstand the travel. Now I know the topic is more complex than that, but I'm looking for kids oriented literature on BH, gravitational waves, etc. "The Science of Interstellar" looks good for her age due to the visuals.
- bwb 5y agoYep here are a few recommendations :) Sarah Marie Jette has a list here around books for siblings and scientists (https://shepherd.com/best-books/for-siblings-and-scientists https://shepherd.com/best-books/for-siblings-and-scientists) and she recommends "The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole" By Michelle Cuevas That is only kids one in our database of book recommendations right now. But, this one might be cool for both of you, just not sure on age match: https://shepherd.com/best-books/the-universe https://shepherd.com/best-books/the-universe Black Hole Survival Guide By Janna Levin It has illustrations the recommender says, but just not sure if you could help translate the wonder to her age.