It's hard to imagine how big the universe is, but with help from How the Universe Works , you can get to know what makes it tick. The cosmos is a complex and intricate system that astronomers have been trying to dissect for years . From Galileo and Copernicus to the Space Race and Modern Day NASA missions, humanity has craved more knowledge about the universe and how it works . Hundreds of years of scientific discovery, and there’s still so much to learn . is the latest installment in a series of books that deconstructs how things work and explains in a format that is easy to understand .    With beautiful and detailed visuals in the form of info-graphics , 3D illustrations cutaways and renderings offers a tiny glimpse of the massive stretch of the universe.  Each page delves more into the composition of the stars and shows the information in such a way that makes even the most complex phenomenons easy to understand . Learn how different cosmic bodies interact with one another, why, and how humanity has worked to understand space.    The observable universe spans billions and billions of light years is a work intended to put the cosmos in the hands of its readers . Understanding the most complex mechanisms that rule space is quite a task, but with information for the entire family , this editorial ally is perfect for getting immersed in the intricacies of the observable universe and all its natural beauty . The How Things Work series explores a vast array of complicated subjects in the world around us, breaking each down into easy-to-understand pieces. With infographics and cutaway artwork to dissect everything from Wi-Fi to the Big Bang, this accessible family reference series is a perfect introduction to understanding all the moving parts of our universe.    Also in this series: How Things Work How the Earth Works.