(0)
(0)
(0)
(0)Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
Workman Pub
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
xiii, 305 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents in introduction to thirty-four scientific breakthroughs, discussing the history of their discovery and providing instructions for conducting experiments which demonstrate their principles.
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
241 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"It's hands-on science with a capital "E"--For engineering. Beginning with the toppling of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, to the destructive, laserlike sunbeams bouncing off London's infamous "Fryscraper" in 2013, here is an illustrated tour of the greatest engineering disasters in history. Each engineering disaster includes a simple, exciting experiment or two using everyday household items to explain the underlying...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
xi, 243 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Why does a knuckleball flutter? Why do belly flops hurt so much? Why would a quarterback prefer a deflated football? Here are 54 all-star experiments that demonstrate the scientific principles powering a wide variety of sports and activities--and offer insights that can help you improve your own athletic skills. How does a black belt karate chop her way through a stack of bricks? Use Popsicle sticks to understand why it's possible and learn the role...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
xi, 227 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Here are 27 terrific experiements using basic stuff from around the house that will help you understand the fascinating and potentially scary world of driverless cars, artificial intelligence, robots and androids, 3-D printing, test-tube meat, smart clothing, and more.
Interlibrary loan through ILLiad
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Knox County Public Library can be requested from other libraries to be delivered to your pickup location.
Suggest a purchase
If it is too new for interlibrary loan (6 months), you can place a suggestion with us. Suggest a Purchase