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National Geographic science of everything : how things work in our world : from cell phones, soap bubbles & vaccines to GPS, x-rays & submarines / foreword by David Pogue. National Geographic, [2013] Call #: 500 N277 Subjects Science -- Miscellanea.   Mechanics -- Miscellanea.   Force and energy -- Miscellanea.   Chemistry -- Miscellanea.   Biology -- Miscellanea. ISBN:  9781426211683 (hc.) 1426211686 (hc.) Alternate title:  Science of everything : how things work in our world : from cell phones, soap bubbles & vaccines to GPS, x-rays & submarines Description:  399 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes:  Includes index. Contents:  Mechanics -- Natural forces -- Materials and chemistry -- Biology and medicine. Summary:  "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.How does the voice of a distant radio announcer make it through your alarm clock in the morning? How does your gas stove work? How does the remote control open your garage door? What happens when you turn the key in the ignition? What do antibiotics really do? Divided into four big realms--Mechanics, Natural Forces, Materials & Chemistry, Biology & Medicine--The Science of Everything takes readers on a fascinating tour, using plain talk, colorful photography, instructive diagrams, and everyday examples to explain the science behind all the things we take for granted in our modern world"--Provided by publisher. Other authors:  National Geographic Society (U.S.) Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status Due Date   Woodlawn Public Library Adult Nonfiction 500 N277 Adult books Checked out Jul 03, 2024 Add Copy to MyList Central Library Adult Nonfiction 500 N277 Core Collection - Adult Checked in   Add Copy to MyList Cole Harbour Public Library Adult Nonfiction 500 N277 Adult books Checked in   Add Copy to MyList

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