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81) Popular books on natural science: for practical use in every household, for readers of all classes
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
ix, 166 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim tells us about the amazing science behind everyday things (like drinking water) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel and baby dinosaurs). Come along for the ride of a lifetime! Chemistry for Breakfast turns the ordinary into extraordinary, explaining everything from heat conduction to expiration dates, with a side of states-of-matter and biological clocks. With Mai as your guide, you'll find something fascinating in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Roost Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 135 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the physics and chemistry, biology and ecology behind everyday play, including creating chemical reactions, exploring gravity and friction, transforming states of matter, playing with air pressure, and much more.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
336 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Erika Engelhaupt, founding editor of National Geographic's Gory Details blog, explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring reporting and interviews with leading researchers in the field, Gory Details illuminates the world's most intriguing real-world applications of science"--
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
236 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Sure a lot of kids want to grow up to be astronauts, but according to scientist Glenn Murphy, even MORE kids want to know what happens to astronaut farts. (Short answer: Not good things!) And they want to know: Why don't all fish die from lightning storms? Why haven't we all been sucked into a black hole? Do animals talk? Told in a back-and-forth conversational style, "Why is Snot Green?" presents science just the way kids want to learn it--with lots...
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
285 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Organic is better for you .. no, it's not. Scientists just discovered a miracle weight-loss food... no, wait, it's actually bad for you. Schwarcz help you separate fact from fiction amid the storm of misformation that today's media throws at us.
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First Scribner hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
248 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Why do we get hung over? What would happen if you stopped sleeping? Is binge-watching TV actually bad for you? Why should I take a power nap? In their first-ever book, Mitchell Moffit and Greg Brown, the [guys] behind YouTube channel AsapSCIENCE, explain the true science of how things work in their trademark ... fashion"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies and more as you've never seen them. Discover the origins of eight scream-worthy monsters, find out how major historical events shaped their creation, and delve into the science behind these fearful beasts. Engrossing (and gross!) timelines, maps, and infographics offer essential information--including the zombie virus life cycle and how to survive Godzilla's nuclear breath.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
208 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
"Ever wanted to take apart the microwave to see how it works? Crack open your computer and peek inside? Intrigued by how things work? So are we! That's why we're dissecting all kinds of things from rubber erasers to tractor beams! Read along as National Geographic Kids unplugs, unravels, and reveals how things do what they do, "--
Author
Publisher
Diversion Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First Diversion Books edition.
Physical Desc
ix, 214 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"So much of our world seems to make perfect sense, and scientific breakthroughs have helped us understand ourselves, our planet, and our place in the universe in fascinating detail. But our adventures in space, our deepening understanding of the quantum world, and our leaps in technology have also revealed a universe far stranger than we ever imagined. With brilliant clarity and wit, bestselling author Marcus Chown examines the profound science behind...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original guide to science. From the interior of an atom to the solar system and beyond, the mammoths seek to understand the science! These intrepid science demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain. They wrestle with magnets to understand their powerful force, make mammoth models of...
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