| Publication |
Washington, D.C., National Geographic Society, 2013.
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| Description |
400pGrey Spine
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| Series |
National Geographic
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| Summary/Abstract |
This clearly written and profusely illustrated book explains the science behind all the machines, gadgets, systems, and processes we take for granted. The perfect book for techies--young or old, male or female--who read Popular Science and Wired or watch "How It Works" and "How It's Made." National Geographic answers all the questions about how things work--the science, technology, biology, chemistry, physics, and mechanics--in an indispensible book that reveals the science behind virtually everything.
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| Contents |
Mechanics
Laws of Motion and Energy
Mechanical Advantage and Friction
Waves and Turbulence
Fluids and Pressure
Thermodynamics
Natural Forces
Gravity
Magnetism
Power and Electricity
Light
Radiation
Materials and Chemistry
Elements
Polymers and resins
Nanotechnology
Biology and Medicine
Food and Drink
Cell Biology
Health and Medicine
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| Standard Number |
9781426211683 Hb.
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