The Big Truth
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Hopkins Book order (chronological)
Louisa Parsons Hopkins was an American educator and poet whose work centered on progressive education. She developed her pedagogical methods through running a small home school, leading to recognition in educational circles and a series of books. Her approach to teaching and writing on progressive education established her as a notable figure of her time. She contributed to educational reforms and her work on international commissions was recognized for its singular nature.
What's Out There draws upon discoveries by the most recent space probes, bringing together more than 150 breathtaking images of the universe - from close-ups of the surface of Mars to the far reaches of space. Structured alphabetically for ease of use, the journey includes highlights such as a volcano on Jupiter's satellite Io, nebulas in Orion's belt, and the birth-pangs and death-throes of the stars. For each topic covered there is concisely accessible expert commentary, and for each photograph a caption with a data box providing key facts.