{"product_id":"neil-degrasse-tyson-collection-2-books-set-9789124252717","title":"Neil deGrasse Tyson Collection: 2-Book Set | Just Visiting This Planet \u0026 Merlin's Tour of the Universe","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eNeil deGrasse Tyson 2-Book Collection Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9789124252717\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eNeil deGrasse Tyson\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover Box Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe Book Bundle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eJune 16, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e720\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSpace Science, Astronomy, Cosmology, Juvenile Nonfiction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eJourney through the cosmos with the world’s favorite astrophysicist! The \u003cem\u003eNeil deGrasse Tyson 2-Book Collection Set\u003c\/em\u003e brings together two of his most delightful, witty, and accessible works: \u003cem\u003eJust Visiting This Planet\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMerlin's Tour of the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e. What sets this iconic duo apart is the clever narrative framing of Merlin—a timeless space traveler from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy. Having witnessed Earth's entire scientific history, Merlin tackles hundreds of real questions sent in by the general public, blending brilliant science literacy with storytelling, humor, and rich historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe first volume, \u003cem\u003eMerlin's Tour of the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e, serves as a traveler’s guide through space and time, exploring everything from the Big Bang and the age of dinosaurs to the mysteries of black holes, featuring witty conversations with legendary minds like Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein. The fascinating scientific adventures continue in the companion sequel, \u003cem\u003eJust Visiting This Planet\u003c\/em\u003e, derived from years of a popular monthly Q\u0026amp;A column for Star Date magazine. Merlin fields imaginative questions about the physical laws of gravity, the world of light, and the behavior of galaxies, translating complex astrophysics into clear, engaging, and highly entertaining reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eBeginners, casual stargazers, and students seeking an accessible, foundational understanding of the universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFans of Neil deGrasse Tyson and engaging, humor-infused science communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eEducators and parents looking for highly readable, interactive Q\u0026amp;A science formats for a household or classroom library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil deGrasse Tyson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator. As the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City, Tyson has dedicated his career to bringing the wonders of the cosmos to the public, celebrated globally for his unparalleled ability to translate complex universal laws into engaging, relatable narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis 2-Book Hardcover Collection Bundle is presented in a high-density, matte-protective slipcase featuring vibrant nebulae and stylized planetary trajectories. The volumes themselves include extensive whimsical line drawings, astronomical charts, interactive appendix logs, and a comprehensive index to guide readers of all ages on their cosmic journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Neil deGrasse Tyson 2-Book Collection Set\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Neil deGrasse Tyson\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9789124252717\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"720\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"The Book Bundle\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2026-06-16\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Hardcover\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"Explore the cosmos with Neil deGrasse Tyson's 2-Book Set: Just Visiting This Planet and Merlin's Tour of the Universe. 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