--- product_id: 54661997 title: "Stars: A Very Short Introduction" price: "MX$618" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/54661997-stars-a-very-short-introduction store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # Concise cosmic insights Authoritative yet accessible Bridges stars to universe Stars: A Very Short Introduction **Price:** MX$618 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the universe’s secrets—one star at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Stars: A Very Short Introduction - **How much does it cost?** MX$618 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/54661997-stars-a-very-short-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Science Meets Simplicity:** Expertly blends astrophysics with plain English—no PhD required. - • **Join the Intellectual Elite:** Part of Oxford’s acclaimed Very Short Introductions series—because knowing stars is knowing your place in the cosmos. - • **From Stardust to Black Holes:** Explore star life cycles and their universe-shaping impact. - • **Cosmic Clarity in Compact Form:** Pocket-sized brilliance for busy minds craving stellar knowledge. - • **Perfect for Aspiring Astronomers:** Ideal prep for students and enthusiasts aiming to shine. ## Overview Stars: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew King delivers a modern, authoritative exploration of stellar life cycles, from formation to spectacular death, revealing how stars shape galaxies and the universe. This compact Oxford University Press title combines scientific rigor with accessible language, making it a must-read for astronomy students, enthusiasts, and curious professionals eager to grasp cosmic fundamentals quickly. ## Description Every atom of our bodies has been part of a star. Our very own star, the Sun, is crucial to the development and sustainability of life on Earth. This Very Short Introduction presents a modern, authoritative examination of how stars live, producing all the chemical elements beyond helium, and how they die, sometimes spectacularly, to end as remnants such as black holes. Andrew King shows how understanding the stars is key to understanding the galaxies they inhabit, and thus the history of our entire Universe, as well as the existence of planets like our own. King presents a fascinating exploration of the science of stars, from the mechanisms that allow stars to form and the processes that allow them to shine, as well as the results of their inevitable death. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review: Fantastic book for all ages - A light read and a very interesting one, too. I'm studying astronomy, so I read this just before an exam. It's great that it explains things in plain English, including a few things you don't typically find in textbooks, helping you piece things together so you get an understanding of the bigger picture. A wonderful book in every respect. I would recommend it to astronomy students and enthusiasts, but it's really such an easy read, with great flow and simple phrasing, that even someone with no prior interest in astronomy would understand most of it. Review: four stars for Stars - This book is a well written and surprisingly in-depth introduction to the subject. A word of warning - if you're looking for a really breezy, newspaper column level introduction, you may be better of looking elsewhere. This book actually discusses theories of chemistry and physics and also supplies the equations that underlie the principles that make stars work. You don't have to understand these equations - they are just there to show you how ingenious and complex astrophysics can be, but they might put off the casual reader by their very presence. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 134,954 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 123 in Astronomy & Cosmology Education 238 in Popular Maths 473 in Astronomy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 141 Reviews | ## Images ![Stars: A Very Short Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715QWItcqKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic book for all ages *by T***S on 4 June 2017* A light read and a very interesting one, too. I'm studying astronomy, so I read this just before an exam. It's great that it explains things in plain English, including a few things you don't typically find in textbooks, helping you piece things together so you get an understanding of the bigger picture. A wonderful book in every respect. I would recommend it to astronomy students and enthusiasts, but it's really such an easy read, with great flow and simple phrasing, that even someone with no prior interest in astronomy would understand most of it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ four stars for Stars *by M***N on 18 February 2015* This book is a well written and surprisingly in-depth introduction to the subject. A word of warning - if you're looking for a really breezy, newspaper column level introduction, you may be better of looking elsewhere. This book actually discusses theories of chemistry and physics and also supplies the equations that underlie the principles that make stars work. You don't have to understand these equations - they are just there to show you how ingenious and complex astrophysics can be, but they might put off the casual reader by their very presence. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent *by M***S on 14 January 2026* This was explained clearly and in depth and I much appreciated the level of detail - it did not patronise. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/54661997-stars-a-very-short-introduction](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/54661997-stars-a-very-short-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*