Perhaps you've seen him on talk shows.
He has a sparkling and humorous personality for an astro-physicist. He possesses the unique talent of relating complex mysteries of the universe in a simple language all people can understand. As an African American he's also a great role model for any child who thinks the gangsta life has appeal.
I gave the ebook to my 10 year old grand daughter, and she loved it. Since "astronaut" used to be a primary goal for any school age child along with fireman, Tyson's work is a fundamental inspiration for them in a future without the space shuttle. Hopefully, schoolchildren have forgiven him for taking away planet status for Pluto
BTW, we've been media trained to say it to soldiers "defending our freedom" in Afghanistan, but I think as an educator you deserve it much more: "Thank you for your service" to our country. You also deserve combat pay.
Here's the Amazon description of The Space Chronicles:
A thought-provoking and humorous collection on NASA and the future of space travel.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a rare breed of astrophysicist, one who can speak as easily and brilliantly with popular audiences as with professional scientists. Now that NASA has put human space flight effectively on hold—with a five- or possibly ten-year delay until the next launch of astronauts from U.S. soil—Tyson’s views on the future of space travel and America’s role in that future are especially timely and urgent.
This book represents the best of Tyson’s commentary, including a candid new introductory essay on NASA and partisan politics, giving us an eye-opening manifesto on the importance of space exploration for America’s economy, security, and morale. Thanks to Tyson’s fresh voice and trademark humor, his insights are as delightful as they are provocative, on topics that range from the missteps that shaped our recent history of space travel to how aliens, if they existed, might go about finding us.
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