A Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Book of 2024

"Herji adds wry humor to the slapstick interactions of Aster and Mayor with celestial bodies and theorems. The book wraps up by reiterating that unraveling the mystery of the universe is an ongoing science prone to reevaluations and adjustments. An excellent glossary is appended. VERDICT This is a great addition to high school graphic nonfiction collections. Hand this to students who love the "Science Comics" series." - School Library Journal

"From Galileo dropping chickens from deadly heights to Einstein modeling the universe with marbles, complex topics are presented through a smart blend of often-humorous visual metaphors and speech bubbles. This slim volume will appeal equally well to both teen and adult science readers." - Booklist

"A challenging overview conveyed with authority and contagious enthusiasm...A lively look at some of the grand and mysterious phenomena that keep the observable universe ticking." - Kirkus Reviews

"The full-color illustrations of human figures in animated poses, including glimpses of Einstein in skimpy bathing suit bottoms and cheery looking fundamental particles bonding or whizzing past each other, help lighten the substantial informational load." - Kirkus Reviews