Introduction

This little book describes the past, present and future of black holes through a funny and engaging story involving Grandpa Louie, his two grandchildren and two of their friends. During a beautiful sunny day on the beach, the children play, swim, enjoy their time, and ask a lot of questions to Grandpa Louie, a retired astronomy professor.

Questions and Discoveries

Who better than him to tell all the secrets of black holes to a group of curious children? Who discovered them? What do black holes mean? Are there different types of black holes? How does a black hole form? What is its fate? How did scientists manage to observe these celestial bodies which, by definition, cannot be seen?

Beyond Black Holes

At the end, we also bring up the subject of parallel universes, which could exist beyond the horizon of a black hole.

Target Audience

This book is suitable for children from 6 to 12 years old.