National Geographic science of everything :: how things work in our world from cell phones, soap bubbles &amp; vaccines to GPS, x-rays &amp; submarines.

Name: National Geographic science of everything : how things work in our world from cell phones, soap bubbles &amp; vaccines to GPS, x-rays &amp; submarines.
ISBN: 9781784029869

Pogue, David,; National Geographic Society (U.S.),; Credo Reference (Firm),

National Geographic science of everything : how things work in our world from cell phones, soap bubbles & vaccines to GPS, x-rays & submarines.

Pogue, David, 1963- writer of introduction.; National Geographic Society (U.S.), editor of compilation, publisher.; Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.

2013

Q173 .N275 2013eb

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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.

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9781426211683 hardback
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9781784029869 (electronic book)

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Washington, District of Columbia : National Geographic, [2013]
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2015.

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Q173 .N275 2013eb

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Pogue, David, 1963- writer of introduction.

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Foreword by David Pogue
How to use this book
Part 1. Mechanics: Chapter 1. Laws of motion and energy; Chapter 2. Mechanical advantage and friction; Chapter 3. Waves and turbulence; Chapter 4. Fluids and pressure; Chapter 5. Thermodynamics
Part 2. Natural forces: Chapter 6. Gravity; Chapter 7. Magnetism; Chapter 8. Power and electricity; Chapter 9. Light
Chapter 10. Radiation

Part 3. Materials and chemistry: Chapter 11. Elements; Chapter 12. Polymers and resins; Chapter 13. Nanotechnology
Part 4. Biology and medicine: Chapter 14. Food and drink; Chapter 15. Cell biology; Chapter 16. Health and medicine
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