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Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital, 4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
When the teacher tells his class that they can hear the poetry of science in everything, a student is struck with a curse and begins hearing nothing but science verses that sound very much like some well-known poems.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
One hundred years ago, scientists would have said that lasers, televisions, and the atomic bomb were beyond the realm of physical possibility. Here, physicist Michio Kaku explores to what extent the technologies and devices of science fiction that are deemed equally impossible today might well become commonplace in the future. From teleportation to telekinesis, Kaku uses the world of science fiction to explore the fundamentals--and the limits--of...
Author
Language
English
Description
"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu - on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this...
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Series
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
""Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe's iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language, and love have a large and passionate following. Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions. What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? In...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
400 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces all of the latest developments, from touchscreens to 3D printer. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Partners
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them?" -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
61 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 34 cm +
Language
English
Description
Uses line drawings and common words to provide simple explanations for how things work, including microwaves, bridges, tectonic plates, the solar system, the periodic table, helicopters, and other essential concepts.
Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
viii, 324 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Draws on cutting-edge theories to describe the basic workings of everyday objects and principles in accessible language, covering a wide variety of topics from cell phones and viruses to economics and parenting.
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; c4 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Could Dr. Frankenstein's machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from veins and not arteries? What body parts are best for zombies to eat? (It's not brains.) This fascinating encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more"--
12) That's gross!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
176 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
A tummy-churning treasury of lively but disgusting trivia shares historical information, cultural tidbits, and sickening scientific sidebars on everything from nose picking and insect-based foods to hairballs and digestive commonalities.
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2018
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
Stephen Hawking was recognized as one of the greatest minds of our time and a figure of inspiration after defying his ALS diagnosis at age twenty-one. He is known for both his breakthroughs in theoretical physics as well as his ability to make complex concepts accessible for all, and was beloved for his mischievous sense of humor. At the time of his death, Hawking was working on a final project: a book compiling his answers to the "big" questions...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Book
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
223 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its butt? This book uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? With delightful interactive features that invite readers...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Simon Spotlight edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
When bridge-eating beetles prevent Mr. McFluster from getting a pizza across the canyon to a hungry customer, the Fix-It Force comes up with a solution involving leaf blowers.
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