{"product_id":"neil-degrasse-tyson-2-books-collection-set-merlins-tour-just-visiting-non-fiction-paperback","title":"Neil deGrasse Tyson Merlin's Tour \u0026 Just Visiting 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerlin's Tour of the Universe\u003cbr\u003eJust Visiting This Planet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Black and White Publishing, Blink Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis two-book paperback set brings together Neil deGrasse Tyson's beloved Merlin series, in which a witty, timeless alien narrator named Merlin fields real questions about the cosmos sent in by curious Earthlings of every age. Merlin's Tour of the Universe launches the journey through stars, planets, and the laws of physics, while Just Visiting This Planet continues the adventure with new questions about light, galaxies, and the wider universe. Infused with humor, poetry, and genuine, carefully explained science, both books make astronomy approachable, funny, and endlessly entertaining for curious readers of every background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeil deGrasse Tyson's Merlin books take a question-and-answer approach to astronomy, using a fictional, centuries-old space traveler named Merlin as the guide. Merlin responds directly to real questions sent in by curious readers young and old, covering everything from black holes and blue moons to the speed of light and the size of the galaxy. The tone is playful and conversational, often slipping into rhyme or wry humor, but the science underneath stays accurate and carefully explained.\nMerlin's Tour of the Universe opens the series, with Merlin recounting his friendships with historical scientific figures like Einstein, Newton, and Hubble as he answers questions about the planets, stars, and the structure of the cosmos. Just Visiting This Planet picks up where the first book leaves off, tackling a fresh set of reader questions about light, physical laws, and galaxies near and far. Together, the two books form a satisfying introduction to astronomy that never feels like homework. Tyson's voice as a science communicator shines through Merlin's dialogue, making complex ideas feel accessible without being dumbed down. These are the kind of books readers pick up to answer one question, only to find themselves finishing the whole chapter in a single sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo full-length paperbacks from acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging question-and-answer format makes astronomy fun and easy to follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers a huge range of topics, from black holes to the speed of light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWitty, rhyme-infused narration keeps serious science entertaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for science lovers, students, and curious readers of any age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback condition, ready to read or give\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerlin's Tour of the Universe — Merlin answers real reader questions about planets, stars, and the structure of the cosmos, recounting friendships with history's great scientific minds along the way.\u003cbr\u003eJust Visiting This Planet — Merlin returns to tackle a fresh round of reader questions about light, physical laws, and galaxies both near and far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and director of its world-famous Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He is also the host of the popular radio and television program StarTalk and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, among many other acclaimed books on science. Known for making complex scientific ideas feel accessible, funny, and genuinely exciting, Tyson has spent decades sharing his passion for the cosmos with readers and audiences of every age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for birthdays, the holiday season, or back-to-school reading, this set pairs two witty, fact-packed astronomy books that make the universe feel wonderfully approachable. A great pick for stocking stuffers, classroom libraries, summer reading lists, or anyone who loves looking up at the stars and asking why things work the way they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil deGrasse Tyson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59256401363318,"sku":"MAN-VRT-U240720-9124033405","price":34.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/neil-degrasse-tyson-merlins-tour-just-visiting-paperback.jpg?v=1793966348","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/neil-degrasse-tyson-2-books-collection-set-merlins-tour-just-visiting-non-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}